Ghana vs South Sudan: Share of women of reproductive age who have anemia
Ghana
36.0%
in 2023
South Sudan
35.0%
in 2023
Ghana rank
42nd
South Sudan rank
45th
Share of women of reproductive age who have anemia over time
- Ghana
- South Sudan
How they compare
Ghana currently reports 36.0% against 35.0% in South Sudan, a difference of 1.0%.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Ghana has been ahead every year.
Ghana ranks 42nd and South Sudan ranks 45th of 192 countries.
Ghana has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Ghana | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 45.8% | 32.3% | 13.5% | Ghana |
| 2010s | 39.6% | 30.4% | 9.2% | Ghana |
| 2020s | 36.1% | 33.8% | 2.3% | Ghana |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher share of women of reproductive age who have anemia, Ghana or South Sudan?
- Ghana, at 36.0% against 35.0% in South Sudan as of 2023.
- What is the difference in share of women of reproductive age who have anemia between Ghana and South Sudan?
- 1.0%, with Ghana ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Ghana and South Sudan?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Ghana and South Sudan rank globally for share of women of reproductive age who have anemia?
- Ghana ranks 42nd and South Sudan ranks 45th of 192 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Global Health Observatory / World Health Statistics - World Health Organization (WHO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as Share of women of reproductive age who have anemia. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
Share of women of reproductive age (aged 15-49) with anemia. Anemia is a condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin.