The data displayed on this page come from censuses
conducted in the country.
Although the living standard in Tokelau is improving compared
to past years, access to improved drinking water is decreasing from
1996 to 2001. The only potential reason was the water tank development program
funded by the NZAid is still in progress. Most family's water tanks are still
under constructions forcing them to share drinking water tanks with other
families. Another, alternative they use 200liters drums to collect rain water
for consumption although this method is rarely used these days.
However, in real life situation in Tokelau, every aspects of
life is improving a lot. All these are made possible by more and more outside
assistance to the island, and effective awareness programs conducted by
concerned government departments and non government institutions.
Tokelau poverty indicators 1991 - 2001
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