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Data for Development
Essential data to guide decisions, monitor progress, and evaluate impact.
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55 percent
of women participated in the labor market in 2023 compared to almost 75 percent of men.
Source: International Labour Organization (2025), ILOSTAT
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1.19 million
people die each year globally in road traffic accidents.
Source: WHO (2023), The Global status report on road safety
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4.5 billion
people, over half the world's population, lack access to essential health services.
Source: WHO, World Bank (2023), Tracking Universal Health Coverage: 2023 Global Monitoring Report
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30 percent
of formal small and medium enterprises globally are owned and run by women.
Source: Women Entrepreneurs Finance Initiative (We-Fi)
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