Country Profile
Kiribati
Kiribati has 32 atolls and a raised coral island. It is divided into three island groups: The Gilbert Islands, where the capital of Tarawa is located, the Phoenix Islands and the Line Islands.
Demographics
Population
119,446
Annual births
3,233
Children under five years old
15,160
Under-five mortality
51
per 1,000 live births
Threats to early childhood development
Maternal mortality
92
per 100,000 birthsLow birthweight
No data
of all birthsUnder-five stunting
34%
of all birthsChild poverty
No data
of all birthsViolent discipline
No data
of all birthsPreterm births
10%
of all birthsYoung mothers (births by 18 years)
900%
of all birthsInadequate supervision
No data
of all births
Nurturing care
Healthcare
Antenatal care
71%
Postnatal visits
No data
Nutrition
Early initiation of breastfeeding
80%
Exclusive breastfeeding
66%
Minimum acceptable diet
No data
Early learning
Attendance in ECD
No data
Early stimulation at home
No data
Children's books in the home
No data
Security and safety
Birth registration
94%
Positive discipline
No data
Basic drinking water
72%
Basic sanitation
48%
Responsive caregiving
Enabling environments
Paid maternity leave
<14 weeks
Paid paternity leave
No paid leave
Child and family social protection
No
National ECD Policy
No
ECD Coordination Mechanism
Yes