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South Sudan: UHC service coverage index

In , South Sudan's UHC service coverage index was 41.00.

That's up 5.1% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 68.33 . South Sudan ranks #183 globally out of 193 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #39 of 48.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH_UHC_SCI) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

South Sudan UHC service coverage index trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
41.00
Trough
22.00
1-year change
+5.1%
5-year change
+17.1%
+3.2% / yr
10-year change
+24.2%
+2.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year UHC service coverage index
41.0000
39.0000
41.0000
40.0000
36.0000
35.0000
35.0000
35.0000
31.0000
32.0000

About UHC service coverage index

A composite index representing coverage of essential health services based on 14 tracer indicators in the areas of reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health, infectious diseases, noncommunicable diseases and service capacity and access. It is presented on a scale of 0 to 100 index points.

Indicator code: SH_UHC_SCICategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was South Sudan's UHC service coverage index in 2023?
In 2023, South Sudan's UHC service coverage index was 41.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Sudan's UHC service coverage index rising or falling?
South Sudan's UHC service coverage index rose 5.1% from 2022 to 2023.
How does South Sudan rank globally on UHC service coverage index?
In 2023, South Sudan ranked #183 out of 193 countries reporting UHC service coverage index.
How does South Sudan's UHC service coverage index compare to the world average?
The global average for UHC service coverage index in 2023 was 68.33, so South Sudan is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #39 of 48.
What is UHC service coverage index and how is it measured?
A composite index representing coverage of essential health services based on 14 tracer indicators in the areas of reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health, infectious diseases, noncommunicable diseases and service capacity and access. It is presented on a scale of 0 to 100 index points.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH_UHC_SCI), CC BY 4.0.