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| Population: | 6.7 million |
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| Urban Population: | 54% |
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| Major Ethnic and Linguistic Groups: | Mestizo - 90%
Amerindian - 7%
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| Religions: | Roman Catholic - 97%
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| Population Growth Rate: | 2.32% |
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| Life Expectancy: | 66.7 years |
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| Infant Mortality: | 30 per 1,000 live births |
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| Under Five Mortality: | 38 per 1,000 live births |
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| Maternal Mortality Rate: | 110 per 100,000 live births |
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| GNP Per Capita: | $900 |
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| Percentage of Literate Adult Males: | 76% |
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| Percentage of Literate Adult Females: | 76% |
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Percentage Population With Access
To Safe Drinking Water: | 88% |
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Country Description:
CARE began operations in Honduras in 1954, providing emergency assistance to hurricane victims and running small-scale food programs. CARE officially established its country office in Honduras in 1959, beginning with food distribution programs and eventually moving toward a sustainable development program. CARE Honduras' current projects include maternal and child health and nutrition, small enterprise development, agroforestry, irrigation, micro-watershed protection and environmental education.
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