“Fatshimetrie en chiffres 2023”: a statistical dive into the heart of Lubumbashi’s reality
Lubumbashi, a dynamic and constantly evolving city, sees its life dissected and analyzed in the report entitled “Fatshimetrie en chiffres 2023”. This document, emanating from the provincial management of the National Institute of Statistics (INS), offers a detailed panorama of various aspects of urban life, from demographic trends to socio-economic challenges and the daily concerns of residents.
In this X-ray of the city, several key figures attract attention and provoke reflection. Thus, it appears that 46% of households in Lubumbashi feel insecure, a sign of a deep malaise that requires concrete actions in terms of public security. At the same time, 51% of households expressed needs in terms of access to health care, highlighting the challenges encountered in the field of public health.
Connectivity to essential services is also a highlight of this report, with 58% of households connected to the SNEL, indicating a certain accessibility to electricity in the city. These data, although quantified, reflect complex human and social realities, directly impacting the daily lives of the inhabitants of Lubumbashi.
The provincial director of the INS, Gerard Loango, underlines the importance of these statistics as a decision-making tool for municipal authorities. Indeed, having a precise analysis of the situation makes it possible to guide public policies in a more effective and targeted manner, with the ultimate goal of improving the well-being of citizens.
Beyond the figures, this report offers a global vision of the city of Lubumbashi, with its courts of peace, its family dynamics, its economic and social challenges. In the background, the contours of a city in motion are emerging, where the issues of the present resonate with the challenges of the future.
In conclusion, “Fatshimetrie en chiffres 2023” turns out to be much more than a simple collection of statistical data: it is a reflection of a changing society, calling on local and national actors to act for a more inclusive and prosperous future for all.