Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) was 35 % in 2023. ▬ Flat
Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in South Sudan, 2000–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in South Sudan stood at 35 %. That is the highest value across all 24 years on record.
That represents a change of up 2.6% on the previous year and up 17.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in South Sudan peaked at 35 % in 2000 and was at its lowest, 29.3 %, in 2011.
That places South Sudan 41st out of 177 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % | 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 42.95 %, 81% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 35 % is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 38.95 %, 90% of the median. (44 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 agriculture & rural data for South Sudan
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 17.13 % change on previous year (2015)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.1036 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 111.85 current US$ per person (2015)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.7832 units per person (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 10.4% (2015)
- Rural population 9.55 million (2025)
- Rural population growth 1.6% (2025)
- Rural population 78.3% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in South Sudan?
- Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in South Sudan was 35 % in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 35 % in 2000.
- What is the lowest prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.3 % in 2011.
- How does South Sudan rank for prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years)?
- South Sudan ranks 41st out of 177 countries with data for 2023.
- Is prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) 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 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) (percent) — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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