Middle East and North Africa While the Middle East and North Africa has had generally high levels of birth registration, no evidence of progress has been seen over time. Prevalence has remained more or less stagnant since 2000, possibly reflecting the lingering impact of conflict and instability in parts of the region. In fact, because of this slow pace of change, the region is not projected to meet the target of universal birth registration by 2030 under either scenario. All countries with available data in the Middle East and North Africa have levels of birth registration above 90 per cent and are anticipated to reach the target if acceleration is achieved. The exception is Yemen, which is projected to remain off track even if the rate of observed progress were to double. Progress has stagnated since around 2000 FIGURE 25. Percentage of children under age 5 whose births are registered, observed and projected, in the Middle East and North Africa 90% Around 2000 90% Around 2006 95% 93% 92% Today 2025 If progress is accelerated If observed trends continue 2030 Eastern Europe and Central Asia Eastern Europe and Central Asia has traditionally had very high levels of birth registration, with almost all countries having levels above 95 per cent. All countries with trend data in the region are on track to achieve the target of universal birth registration by 2030. Efforts in the region have focused on reaching the most vulnerable and marginalized groups and closing remaining gaps. The region is on track and focused on closing remaining gaps FIGURE 26. Percentage of children under age 5 whose births are registered, observed and projected, in Eastern Europe and Central Asia 94% 100% 99% 100% 89% Around 2000 30 Around 2006 Birth Registration for Every Child by 2030: Are we on track? Today 2025 2030 If progress is accelerated If observed trends continue