South Sudan: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
In , South Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 35.00.
That's up 2.6% from 2022, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . South Sudan ranks #45 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #32 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.ALLW.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 35.00
- Trough
- 29.30
- 1-year change
- +2.6%
- 5-year change
- +10.4%
- +2.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- +17.8%
- +1.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) |
|---|---|
| 35.0000 | |
| 34.1000 | |
| 33.4000 | |
| 32.7000 | |
| 32.2000 | |
| 31.7000 | |
| 31.3000 | |
| 30.8000 | |
| 30.4000 | |
| 30.0000 |
About Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age refers to the combined prevalence of both non-pregnant with haemoglobin levels below 12 g/dL and pregnant women with haemoglobin levels below 11 g/dL.
Indicator code: SH.ANM.ALLW.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was South Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?
- In 2023, South Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 35.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is South Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?
- South Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 2.6% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does South Sudan rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?
- In 2023, South Sudan ranked #45 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
- How does South Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023 was 27.65, so South Sudan is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #32 of 48.
- What is Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) and how is it measured?
- Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age refers to the combined prevalence of both non-pregnant with haemoglobin levels below 12 g/dL and pregnant women with haemoglobin levels below 11 g/dL.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.ALLW.ZS), CC BY 4.0.