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Afghanistan: Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)

In , Afghanistan's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 46.90.

That's up 2.2% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.48 . Afghanistan ranks #8 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.NPRG.ZS) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

Afghanistan Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
46.90
Trough
31.10
1-year change
+2.2%
5-year change
+9.8%
+1.9% / yr
10-year change
+23.7%
+2.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
46.9000
45.9000
45.1000
44.3000
43.5000
42.7000
41.9000
41.0000
40.0000
38.9000

About Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)

Prevalence of anemia, non-pregnant women, is the percentage of non-pregnant women whose hemoglobin level is less than 120 grams per liter at sea level.

Indicator code: SH.ANM.NPRG.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Afghanistan's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?
In 2023, Afghanistan's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 46.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Afghanistan's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?
Afghanistan's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rose 2.2% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Afghanistan rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)?
In 2023, Afghanistan ranked #8 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Afghanistan's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) compare to the world average?
The global average for Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023 was 27.48, so Afghanistan is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #2 of 23.
What is Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) and how is it measured?
Prevalence of anemia, non-pregnant women, is the percentage of non-pregnant women whose hemoglobin level is less than 120 grams per liter at sea level.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.NPRG.ZS), CC BY 4.0.