Is South Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?

South Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.0% from 2022 to 2023.

How does South Sudan rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?

In 2023, South Sudan ranked #33 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does South Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) compare to the world average?

The global average for Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023 was 30.41, so South Sudan is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #29 of 48.

South Sudan: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: South Sudan: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, South Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 42.20.

That's up 1.0% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . South Sudan ranks #33 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #29 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.PRG.ANEM) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 42.20; 2023
Trough: 38.70; 2011
1-year change: +1.0%
5-year change: +4.2%; +0.8% / yr
10-year change: +8.2%; +0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	42.2000
2022	41.8000
2021	41.4000
2020	41.1000
2019	40.7000
2018	40.5000
2017	40.1000
2016	39.8000
2015	39.5000
2014	39.2000

About Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Prevalence of anemia, pregnant women, is the percentage of pregnant women whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter at sea level.

Indicator code: SH.PRG.ANEM • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was South Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, South Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 42.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: South Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does South Sudan rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, South Sudan ranked #33 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does South Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) compare to the world average?: The global average for Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023 was 30.41, so South Sudan is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #29 of 48.
What is Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) and how is it measured?: Prevalence of anemia, pregnant women, is the percentage of pregnant women whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter at sea level.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.PRG.ANEM), CC BY 4.0.