Text version of the infographic above

Satellite photography has allowed us to create a much more accurate map of the village than was possible in the two previous magazines, which relied upon my hazy (and often mistaken) memory.

The population of central Sabtenga is currently 6,170, 19% of whom are under five, up from 5,058 in 2005. The population of the wider area covered by the health centre is 9,893.

Life expectancy

1985
46 years
2015
59 years (France 82)

Under-five mortality

1985
245 per 1,000 live births
2015
89 per 1,000 live births (France 4)

Income per capita

1985
$150 (France $9,540)
2015
$700 (France $42,960)

Population

1985
6.9 million
2015
18.1 million

Net primary enrolment

1985
21%
2015
68%

Chris Brazier