1. Countries with Discrepancies Between National and International Data
Working Group nr:2 Session 2 Discrepancies Between National and International Data
Countries with Discrepancies Between National and International Data
All countries have observed some discrepancies in the indicators under discussion

2. Session 2 Discrepancies Between National and International Data
Indicators for which the Discrepancies are More Striking
Indicator
Reasons for discrepancy
1.1 $1/day
Missing components of calculating the indicator (eg, PPP, CPI)
Some data are new and not yet published
Country data not available at World Bank (Mauritius)
2.1 Enrolment ratio
This is explained by differences in the population data used
Population estimates are obtained from UNPD
2.3 Literacy rate
Unavailability of data, in which case UNESCO uses modeling
Modeling used is acceptable by countries

3. Indicators for which the discrepancies are more striking cont…
Reasons for discrepancy
7.8 Proportion of population using improved drinking water
Agency data points are estimated using regression
Latest figures from surveys and censuses are not published
Country data missing at UNICEF
Some countries use proportion of households
7.9 Proportion of population using improved sanitation facility
Shared facilities not being considered as improved

4. Session 2 Discrepancies Between National and International Data
Reasons for Discrepancies
1.1
1.8
2.1
2.3
4.1
5.2
7.8
7.9
Different definitions X
Different population estimates
Different methods (explain differences)
Other (explain)