Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 in South Sudan
South Sudan: Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 was 35 in 2023. ▬ Flat
Latest (2023)
35
Change on year
up 2.6%
World rank
45th
of 194 countries
All-time high
35
in 2000
All-time low
29.3
in 2011
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 in South Sudan, 2000–2023
Source: UNICEF.
Analysis
The most recent figure for prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 in South Sudan is 35, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is up 2.6% on the previous year and up 17.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 in South Sudan peaked at 35 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 29.3, in 2011.
That places South Sudan 45th out of 194 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 35 | — |
| 2001 | 34.3 | -2.0% |
| 2002 | 33.7 | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 33.1 | -1.8% |
| 2004 | 32.5 | -1.8% |
| 2005 | 31.9 | -1.8% |
| 2006 | 31.3 | -1.9% |
| 2007 | 30.8 | -1.6% |
| 2008 | 30.3 | -1.6% |
| 2009 | 29.8 | -1.7% |
| 2010 | 29.5 | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 29.3 | -0.7% |
| 2012 | 29.4 | +0.3% |
| 2013 | 29.7 | +1.0% |
| 2014 | 30 | +1.0% |
| 2015 | 30.4 | +1.3% |
| 2016 | 30.8 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 31.3 | +1.6% |
| 2018 | 31.7 | +1.3% |
| 2019 | 32.2 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 32.7 | +1.6% |
| 2021 | 33.4 | +2.1% |
| 2022 | 34.1 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | 35 | +2.6% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 35 is below the median for low income countries, which is 40, 88% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 35 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 39.35, 89% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32.27 | 29.8 | 35 | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.43 | 29.3 | 32.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.8 | 32.7 | 35 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More gender data for South Sudan
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) 4,664 (2030)
- Child population (UN estimates and projections) (0-14), annual growth 1 % change on previous year (2030)
- Population 8,793 (2030)
- Working-age population (UN estimates and projections) 8,793 (2030)
- Population (UN estimates and projections), annual growth rate 2.48 % change on previous year (2030)
- Age population, age 00, female, interpolated 165,929 (2025)
- Age population, age 00, male, interpolated 170,597 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, female, interpolated 158,909 (2025)
- Age population, age 01, male, interpolated 162,998 (2025)
- Age population, age 02, female, interpolated 153,651 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 in South Sudan?
- Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 in South Sudan was 35 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
- What is the highest prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 35 in 2000.
- What is the lowest prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.3 in 2011.
- How does South Sudan rank for prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49?
- South Sudan ranks 45th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 17.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 (Modeled Estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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