How does Afghanistan rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?

In 2023, Afghanistan ranked #17 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).

Afghanistan: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)

Name: Afghanistan: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Afghanistan's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 45.40.

That's up 2.0% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Afghanistan ranks #17 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.ALLW.ZS) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 45.40; 2023
Trough: 31.90; 2004
1-year change: +2.0%
5-year change: +8.9%; +1.7% / yr
10-year change: +21.4%; +2.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	45.4000
2022	44.5000
2021	43.7000
2020	43.1000
2019	42.4000
2018	41.7000
2017	40.9000
2016	40.1000
2015	39.2000
2014	38.3000

About Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)

Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age refers to the combined prevalence of both non-pregnant with haemoglobin levels below 12 g/dL and pregnant women with haemoglobin levels below 11 g/dL.

Indicator code: SH.ANM.ALLW.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Afghanistan's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Afghanistan's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 45.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Afghanistan's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Afghanistan's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 2.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Afghanistan rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Afghanistan ranked #17 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Afghanistan's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) compare to the world average?: The global average for Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023 was 27.65, 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 women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) and how is it measured?: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age refers to the combined prevalence of both non-pregnant with haemoglobin levels below 12 g/dL and pregnant women with haemoglobin levels below 11 g/dL.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.ALLW.ZS), CC BY 4.0.