Health in Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions)
10 indicators covering health for Sub-Saharan Africa (World Bank regions).
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Births Surviving to Age 1 | 48,702 | 2100 | down 2.8% | 13th |
| Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 | 29.91 | 2022 | up 19.5% | 131st |
| Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 | 11.44 | 2022 | up 35.3% | 105th |
| Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 | 12.16 | 2022 | down 6.6% | 33rd |
| Percentage of overweight among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +1 | 11.33 | 2022 | up 36.6% | 132nd |
| Prevalence of obesity among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +2 | 3.76 | 2022 | up 69.9% | 135th |
| Percentage of thinness among children aged 5-19 years, BMI < -2 | 9.56 | 2022 | down 1.8% | 38th |
| Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns | 13.89 | 2020 | down 5.6% | 60th |
| Weight-for-height <-2 SD | 5.9 | 2024 | down 16.9% | 16th |
| Weight-for-height <-3 SD | 1.3 | 2024 | down 31.6% | 19th |