Water access and poverty Flashcards
What is Canada’s Water Poverty Index score, and how does it compare to Ethiopia’s?
Canada’s Water Poverty Index score is 78, while Ethiopia’s is 48.
What is the average daily water usage per person in Canada, and how does it compare to Ethiopia?
In Canada, each person uses 800L per day, whereas in Ethiopia, it’s only 1L per day.
What are the proportions of water use for agriculture, industry, and domestic use in Canada?
In Canada, water use is 12% for agriculture, 69% for industry, and 20% for domestic use.
What percentage of Canadians have access to safe drinking water that meets federal guidelines?
99% of Canadians have access to safe drinking water meeting federal guidelines.
What is the educational attainment rate among Canadian adults?
Over 57% of Canadian adults have at least an undergraduate degree.
What are the proportions of water use for agriculture, industry, and domestic use in Ethiopia?
In Ethiopia, water use is 93% for agriculture, 6% for industry, and 1% for domestic use.
What percentage of Ethiopians have access to safe water?
Only 53% of Ethiopians have access to safe water.
How many children under 5 years old die each day in Ethiopia due to poor sanitation?
700 children under 5 die each day in Ethiopia due to poor sanitation.
What is the number of children out of school in Ethiopia, and how many are at risk of dropping out?
15 million children in Ethiopia are out of school, and 3.3 million are at risk of dropping out.
