Country Profile
Nauru
Settled by Micronesians and Polynesians at least 3,000 years ago, Nauru is the world’s smallest island nation, measuring just 21 square kilometres and the world's smallest independent republic. It lies 53 km south of the Equator.
Demographics
Population
10,834
Annual births
No data
Children under five years old
No data
Under-five mortality
31
per 1,000 live births
Threats to early childhood development
Maternal mortality
No data
per 100,000 birthsLow birthweight
No data
of all birthsUnder-five stunting
24%
of all birthsChild poverty
No data
of all birthsViolent discipline
No data
of all birthsPreterm births
No data
of all birthsYoung mothers (births by 18 years)
22%
of all birthsInadequate supervision
No data
of all births
Nurturing care
Healthcare
Antenatal care
40%
Postnatal visits
No data
Nutrition
Early initiation of breastfeeding
76%
Exclusive breastfeeding
67%
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
96%
Positive discipline
No data
Basic drinking water
99%
Basic sanitation
66%
Responsive caregiving
Enabling environments
Paid maternity leave
No paid leave
Paid paternity leave
No paid leave
Child and family social protection
No
National ECD Policy
No
ECD Coordination Mechanism
No