Health · East Africa
South Sudan Diabetes Prevalence
Share of the population ages 20-79 with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Source: World Bank — World Development Indicators. Updated June 25, 2026.
History
One reading on record so far (2024); the trend chart appears as more history accrues.
| Period | Diabetes Prevalence |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.6% |
Get this via API
The series above is served by the /v1/data endpoint. With a free key you get JSON for every country and indicator on this site.
curl "https://api.africa-api.com/v1/data?country_code=SS&metric_key=diabetes_prevalence_pct" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $AFRICA_API_KEY"Diabetes Prevalence across Africa
Rank all 54 ->| Country | Diabetes Prevalence |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 3% |
| Kenya | 3.1% |
| South Africa | 7.2% |
| Egypt | 22.4% |
| Ghana | 2.7% |
| Ethiopia | 4.4% |
Frequently asked questions
What is South Sudan's diabetes prevalence among adults?
South Sudan's diabetes prevalence among adults is 4.6% as of 2024, according to World Bank — World Development Indicators.
What is the source for this figure?
The figure comes from World Bank — World Development Indicators and is republished by the Africa API with the retrieval date shown on this page.
How do I get South Sudan Diabetes Prevalence data via API?
Call GET /v1/data?country_code=SS&metric_key=diabetes_prevalence_pct with a free Africa API key to receive the full time series as JSON.
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