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South Sudan: Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)

In , South Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 60.50.

That's up 0.5% from 2018, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2019 was 33.69 . South Sudan ranks #22 globally out of 190 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #21 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.CHLD.ZS) • Data as of 2019

Trend (2000–2019)

South Sudan Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) trend

Highlights

Peak
70.70
Trough
58.40
1-year change
+0.5%
5-year change
+3.1%
+0.6% / yr
10-year change
+0.2%
+0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)
60.5000
60.2000
59.9000
59.5000
59.1000
58.7000
58.4000
58.4000
58.8000
59.5000

About Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)

Prevalence of anemia, children ages 6-59 months, is the percentage of children ages 6-59 months whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter, adjusted for altitude.

Indicator code: SH.ANM.CHLD.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was South Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) in 2019?
In 2019, South Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 60.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rising or falling?
South Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rose 0.5% from 2018 to 2019.
How does South Sudan rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)?
In 2019, South Sudan ranked #22 out of 190 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months).
How does South Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) compare to the world average?
The global average for Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) in 2019 was 33.69, so South Sudan is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #21 of 48.
What is Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) and how is it measured?
Prevalence of anemia, children ages 6-59 months, is the percentage of children ages 6-59 months whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter, adjusted for altitude.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.CHLD.ZS), CC BY 4.0.