Nepal Multiple Indicator Survey 2081/82 Reveals Key Findings on Child Mortality, Access to Services
Summary
The Nepal Multiple Indicator Survey 2081/82 reports infant and child mortality rates, household access to electricity and telecommunication services, maternal and child health indicators, and nutrition statistics across provinces.
Key Points
- Nepal’s infant mortality rate is 27 per 1,000 live births, under-five mortality is 31, and neonatal mortality is 17 per 1,000 live births.
- Sudurpashchim Province records the highest child mortality rates while Bagmati and Gandaki provinces exhibit the lowest.
- 96.7% of households have continuous electricity access, with Gandaki Province highest at 99.5% and Karnali Province lowest at 80.8%.
- 85% of recently delivered women had four or more antenatal checkups; 90.5% gave birth in health facilities with skilled birth attendants.
