Health in Western Africa (UNSDG)
12 indicators covering health for Western Africa (UNSDG).
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Live Births Surviving to Age 1 | 14,770 | 2100 | down 3.8% | 61st |
| Prevalence of overweight among adults, BMI ≥ 25 | 32.43 | 2022 | up 19.9% | 118th |
| Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI ≥ 30 | 11.56 | 2022 | up 42.1% | 102nd |
| Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 | 9.96 | 2022 | down 4.2% | 59th |
| Percentage of overweight among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +1 | 11.32 | 2022 | up 38.4% | 134th |
| Prevalence of obesity among children aged 5-19 years, BMI > +2 | 4.14 | 2022 | up 77.5% | 125th |
| Percentage of thinness among children aged 5-19 years, BMI < -2 | 12.01 | 2022 | up 10.2% | 19th |
| Prevalence of low birth weight among new-borns | 14.26 | 2020 | down 6.1% | 51st |
| Weight-for-height <-2 SD | 6.5 | 2024 | down 17.7% | 13th |
| Weight-for-height <-3 SD | 1.3 | 2024 | down 27.8% | 19th |
| Universal health coverage index for reproductive, maternal, newborn | 50.1 | 2023 | up 18.7% | 66th |
| Coverage of essential health services (Population weighted averages) | 46.4 | 2023 | up 22.4% | 62nd |