Eastern Africa (UNSDG) vs South Sudan: Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5

Eastern Africa (UNSDG)
15.22
in 2022
South Sudan
17.1
in 2022
Eastern Africa (UNSDG) rank
8th
South Sudan rank
9th

Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 over time

  • Eastern Africa (UNSDG)
  • South Sudan
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How they compare

South Sudan currently reports 17.1 against 15.22 in Eastern Africa (UNSDG), a difference of 1.88.

That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.1 times Eastern Africa (UNSDG)'s.

Across all 23 years both countries report, South Sudan has been ahead every year.

Eastern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 8th and South Sudan ranks 9th of 156 groups.

South Sudan has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Eastern Africa (UNSDG) South Sudan Difference Ahead
2000s 17.28 18.55 1.28 South Sudan
2010s 15.81 17.08 1.27 South Sudan
2020s 15.27 17.07 1.8 South Sudan

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5, Eastern Africa (UNSDG) or South Sudan?
South Sudan, at 17.1 against 15.22 in Eastern Africa (UNSDG) as of 2022.
What is the difference in prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5 between Eastern Africa (UNSDG) and South Sudan?
1.88, with South Sudan ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Africa (UNSDG) and South Sudan?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do Eastern Africa (UNSDG) and South Sudan rank globally for prevalence of underweight among adults, bmi < 18.5?
Eastern Africa (UNSDG) ranks 8th and South Sudan ranks 9th of 156 groups.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 (Crude estimate). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Prevalence of underweight among adults, BMI < 18.5 (Crude estimate)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
349 places, 9,955 data points, 1990–2022
Last refreshed