#YouAsked Health How many people live with HIV in Africa? Source UNAIDS Fact Sheet: Global HIV statistics Short answer How many people live with HIV in Africa? More than two thirds of people living with HIV live in Africa. In 2022, there were 20.8 million people living with HIV in eastern and southern Africa. ... Back Full answer
Education How much money does Africa receive in foreign aid to improve education standards? Source OECD Creditor Reporting System (CRS) Short answer How much money does Africa receive in foreign aid to improve education standards? In 2022, African countries received approximately $38.32 billion in Official Development Assistance (ODA) for education, according to the OECD Creditor Reporting System (CRS). ... Back Full answer
Education How many universities are there in Africa? Source Uniranks - Africa University Rankings Short answer How many universities are there in Africa? As of 2023, there are 2,389 universities in Africa according to the UniRanks Africa University Rankings. This is an increase from 2020, when there were 1,225 officially recognized higher-education institutions in Africa as reported by the UniRank database. The growth in the number of uni... Back Full answer
Elections & political parties How many registered political parties are there in Nigeria? Source Independent National Electoral Commission - Political Parties Short answer How many registered political parties are there in Nigeria? There were 18 registered political parties in Nigeria in 2022. ... Back Full answer
Governance & service delivery How does Sub-Saharan Africa compare with other regions based on perceived public-sector corruption? Source 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) Short answer How does Sub-Saharan Africa compare with other regions based on perceived public-sector corruption? Sub-Saharan Africa continues to face significant challenges with public sector corruption, as indicated by the 2022 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) by Transparency International. The region's average score remains the lowest globally, dropping to 32 on a scale where zero signifies high corruption... Back Full answer
Environment Which African countries emit the most greenhouse gases? Source EDGAR (Emissions Database for Global Atmospheric Research) Short answer Which African countries emit the most greenhouse gases? The African countries that emit the most greenhouse gases are typically those with larger economies and industries. As of 2022, the top emitters in Africa are South Africa (primarily due to its heavy reliance on coal for electricity production), Egypt (its emissions are mainly from the energy sector... Back Full answer
Education What is the out of school rate for girls in Africa? Source World Bank: Closing the gap: Tackling the remaining disparities in girls’ education and women’s labor market participation Short answer What is the out of school rate for girls in Africa? The out-of-school rate for girls in Africa, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, is a major concern. According to the World Bank the lower secondary completion rate for girls in sub-Saharan Africa is 43%. This rate drops further to just 25% at the upper secondary level of education. These figures hig... Back Full answer
Economy Which three countries in Africa have the least debt? Source Regional Economic Outlook IMF Sub-Saharan Africa: A New Shock and Little Room to Maneuver Short answer Which three countries in Africa have the least debt? According to the International Monetary Fund, The Democratic Republic of Congo (11% of its GDP), Botswana (21% of its GDP), and Equatorial Guinea (26%) have the least debt. ... Back Full answer
Economy Which West African country receives the most foreign direct investment? Source UNCTAD: World Investment Report 2023 Short answer Which West African country receives the most foreign direct investment? Senegal was West Africa's largest recipient of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2022 with $2.6 billion. Nigeria, previously West Africa's largest recipient, saw FDI flows turn negative to -$187 million in 2022 as a result of equity divestments. ... Back Full answer