Sri Lanka
Background

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For two decades, this tropical island nation was racked by a bitter civil war between the Sinhalese majority and the Tamil Tigers, a separatist insurgency representing the Tamil minority. A ceasefire was reached in early 2002, although ethnic tensions continue to simmer and the security situation remains volatile. While a lasting peace agreement remains elusive, UNICEF seized the opportunity presented by this break in hostilities to make great strides on a number of fronts. Activities have included reintegrating child soldiers back into society, supporting a programme of routine immunizations, improving health-care services and providing better nutrition for women and children.
Sri Lanka now faces another monumental challenge in the aftermath of the catastrophic December 2004 tsunami, which claimed tens of thousands of lives in the country. Property damage was extensive, and hundreds of thousands of people have fallen into poverty after losing homes and jobs. UNICEF is actively supporting large-scale rebuilding and recovery efforts.
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Basic Indicators
Under-5 mortality rank | 135 |
Under-5 mortality rate, 1990 | 32 |
Under-5 mortality rate, 2006 | 13 |
Infant mortality rate (under 1), 1990 | 26 |
Infant mortality rate (under 1), 2006 | 11 |
Neonatal mortality rate, 2000 | 11 |
Total population (thousands), 2006 | 19207 |
Annual no. of births (thousands), 2006 | 295 |
Annual no. of under-5 deaths (thousands), 2006 | 4 |
GNI per capita (US$), 2006 | 1300 |
Life expectancy at birth (years), 2006 | 72 |
Total adult literacy rate, 2000-2005* | 91 |
Primary school net enrolment/ attendance (%), 2000-2006* | 97 |
% share of household income 1995-2004*, lowest 40% | 17 |
% share of household income 1995-2004*, highest 20% | 48 |
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