1999 1996 +/-
estimated reported change %
HMCs 98,822 100,116 99%
Africa 40,769 38,492 106%
Central-Eastern Europe* 60,051 58,612 102%
Asia-Pacific 226,663 204,379 111%
Latin/Central America & Caribbean). 61,318 58,484 105%
Middle East 25,462 20,225 126%
Global 513,085 480,308 107%