Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) was 19.1% in 2024. ▼ Falling
Prevalence of undernourishment in South Sudan, 2020–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Measured in % of population.
Analysis
The most recent figure for prevalence of undernourishment in South Sudan is 19.1%, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and down 12.4% over five years.
South Sudan ranks 28th of 171 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | % of population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 21.8% | — |
| 2021 | 21.4% | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 20.2% | -5.6% |
| 2023 | 19.5% | -3.5% |
| 2024 | 19.1% | -2.1% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 19.1% is below the median for low income countries, which is 23.6%, 81% of the median. (22 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 19.1% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 18.8%, 1.0× the median. (44 countries reporting)
Countries ranked near South Sudan
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.47 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.665 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 12,029 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 57 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0637 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0654 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of undernourishment in South Sudan?
- Prevalence of undernourishment in South Sudan was 19.1% in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
- What is the highest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 21.8% in 2020.
- What is the lowest prevalence of undernourishment recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 19.1% in 2024.
- How does South Sudan rank for prevalence of undernourishment?
- South Sudan ranks 28th out of 171 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), published as part of Prevalence of undernourishment (% of population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Prevalence of undernourishment is the percentage of the population whose habitual food consumption is insufficient to provide the dietary energy levels that are required to maintain a normal active and healthy life. Data showing as 2.5 may signify a prevalence of undernourishment below 2.5%.