Health in Southern Africa (UNSDG)
12 indicators covering health for Southern Africa (UNSDG).
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Births Surviving to Age 1 | 1,264 | 2100 | down 1.2% | 161st |
| Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 | 53.64 | 2022 | up 2.9% | 59th |
| Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 | 29.65 | 2022 | up 8.9% | 31st |
| Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 | 5.73 | 2022 | down 11.0% | 84th |
| Percentage of overweight among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +1 | 20.11 | 2022 | up 2.0% | 77th |
| Prevalence of obesity among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +2 | 6.85 | 2022 | down 0.3% | 82nd |
| Percentage of thinness among children aged 5-19 years, BMI < -2 | 3.92 | 2022 | down 23.4% | 108th |
| Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns | 16.33 | 2020 | down 0.9% | 23rd |
| Weight-for-height <-2 SD | 3 | 2024 | down 16.7% | 34th |
| Weight-for-height <-3 SD | 0.4 | 2024 | down 60.0% | 38th |
| Universal health coverage index for reproductive, maternal, newborn | 74.7 | 2023 | up 1.2% | 25th |
| Coverage of essential health services (Population weighted averages) | 72.5 | 2023 | up 13.3% | 25th |