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

In , Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 50.80.

That's down 0.2% from 2018, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2019 was 33.69 . Sudan ranks #41 globally out of 190 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 of 48.

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

Trend (2000–2019)

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

Highlights

Peak
61.50
Trough
50.80
1-year change
-0.2%
5-year change
-1.6%
-0.3% / yr
10-year change
-4.9%
-0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)
50.8000
50.9000
51.1000
51.2000
51.4000
51.6000
51.9000
52.2000
52.5000
52.9000

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 Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) in 2019?
In 2019, Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 50.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rising or falling?
Sudan's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) fell 0.2% from 2018 to 2019.
How does Sudan rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)?
In 2019, Sudan ranked #41 out of 190 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months).
How does 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 Sudan is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 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.