Health in Africa (UNSDG)
10 indicators covering health for Africa (UNSDG).
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Births Surviving to Age 1 | 52,055 | 2100 | down 2.9% | 8th |
| Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 | 36.19 | 2022 | up 13.2% | 94th |
| Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 | 15.51 | 2022 | up 25.8% | 84th |
| Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 | 10.56 | 2022 | down 5.5% | 48th |
| Percentage of overweight among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +1 | 14.27 | 2022 | up 26.9% | 100th |
| Prevalence of obesity among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +2 | 5.27 | 2022 | up 49.7% | 96th |
| Percentage of thinness among children aged 5-19 years, BMI < -2 | 8.85 | 2022 | down 1.2% | 54th |
| Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns | 13.89 | 2020 | down 5.1% | 62nd |
| Weight-for-height <-2 SD | 5.4 | 2024 | down 16.9% | 22nd |
| Weight-for-height <-3 SD | 1.3 | 2024 | down 23.5% | 19th |