Health in Eastern Africa (UNSDG)
12 indicators covering health for Eastern Africa (UNSDG).
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Births Surviving to Age 1 | 18,688 | 2100 | down 2.8% | 51st |
| Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 | 23.19 | 2022 | up 32.8% | 151st |
| Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 | 8.07 | 2022 | up 62.7% | 148th |
| Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 | 15.22 | 2022 | down 5.5% | 8th |
| Percentage of overweight among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +1 | 8.85 | 2022 | up 38.8% | 155th |
| Prevalence of obesity among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +2 | 2.57 | 2022 | up 90.3% | 155th |
| Percentage of thinness among children aged 5-19 years, BMI < -2 | 8.69 | 2022 | down 8.7% | 58th |
| Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns | 14.11 | 2020 | down 5.2% | 53rd |
| Weight-for-height <-2 SD | 4.8 | 2024 | down 18.6% | 27th |
| Weight-for-height <-3 SD | 0.9 | 2024 | down 35.7% | 30th |
| Universal health coverage index for reproductive, maternal, newborn | 57.8 | 2023 | up 9.7% | 51st |
| Coverage of essential health services (Population weighted averages) | 45.6 | 2023 | up 17.5% | 65th |