Share of the population with anemia in higher risk groups in South Sudan
South Sudan: Share of the population with anemia in higher risk groups was 35.0% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Share of the population with anemia in higher risk groups in South Sudan, 2000–2023
Source: Global Health Observatory / World Health Statistics - World Health Organization (WHO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in % of women ages 15-49.
Analysis
In 2023, share of the population with anemia in higher risk groups in South Sudan stood at 35.0%. 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, share of the population with anemia in higher risk groups in South Sudan peaked at 35.0% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 29.3%, in 2011.
That places South Sudan 45th out of 192 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
Share of the population with anemia in higher risk groups in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % of women ages 15-49 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 35.0% | — |
| 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 | 30.0% | +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 | 35.0% | +2.6% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 35.0% is below the median for low income countries, which is 40.0%, 88% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 35.0% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 39.4%, 89% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 32.3% | 29.8% | 35.0% | 10 |
| 2010s | 30.4% | 29.3% | 32.2% | 10 |
| 2020s | 33.8% | 32.7% | 35.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More reference data data for South Sudan
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from CH4 (AR5) - Enteric 19,422 (2019)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 944.75 (2019)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of the population with anemia in higher risk groups in South Sudan?
- Share of the population with anemia in higher risk groups in South Sudan was 35.0% in 2023, according to Global Health Observatory / World Health Statistics - World Health Organization (WHO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of the population with anemia in higher risk groups recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 35.0% in 2000.
- What is the lowest share of the population with anemia in higher risk groups recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 29.3% in 2011.
- How does South Sudan rank for share of the population with anemia in higher risk groups?
- South Sudan ranks 45th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of the population with anemia in higher risk groups 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 Global Health Observatory / World Health Statistics - World Health Organization (WHO), via World Bank (2026) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of the population with anemia in higher risk groups. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Anemia is a condition that develops when your blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells or hemoglobin.