Health in Middle Africa (UNSDG)
12 indicators covering health for Middle Africa (UNSDG).
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Births Surviving to Age 1 | 12,128 | 2100 | down 1.6% | 73rd |
| Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 | 26.87 | 2022 | up 23.0% | 139th |
| Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 | 9.17 | 2022 | up 38.0% | 126th |
| Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 | 11.66 | 2022 | down 19.4% | 41st |
| Percentage of overweight among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +1 | 14.34 | 2022 | up 48.9% | 98th |
| Prevalence of obesity among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +2 | 4.38 | 2022 | up 79.5% | 111th |
| Percentage of thinness among children aged 5-19 years, BMI < -2 | 6.69 | 2022 | down 16.3% | 80th |
| Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns | 12.21 | 2020 | down 6.1% | 96th |
| Weight-for-height <-2 SD | 5.5 | 2024 | down 17.9% | 20th |
| Weight-for-height <-3 SD | 1.6 | 2024 | down 23.8% | 12th |
| Universal health coverage index for reproductive, maternal, newborn | 39.2 | 2023 | up 2.3% | 74th |
| Coverage of essential health services (Population weighted averages) | 41.3 | 2023 | up 7.8% | 73rd |