Australia: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
In , Australia's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 11.10.
That's up 6.7% from 2022, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Australia ranks #191 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #30 of 30.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.ALLW.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 11.10
- Trough
- 6.90
- 1-year change
- +6.7%
- 5-year change
- +35.4%
- +6.2% / yr
- 10-year change
- +58.6%
- +4.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) |
|---|---|
| 11.1000 | |
| 10.4000 | |
| 9.7000 | |
| 9.2000 | |
| 8.6000 | |
| 8.2000 | |
| 7.9000 | |
| 7.6000 | |
| 7.4000 | |
| 7.2000 |
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 Australia's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?
- In 2023, Australia's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 11.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Australia's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?
- Australia's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 6.7% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does Australia rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?
- In 2023, Australia ranked #191 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
- How does Australia'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 Australia is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #30 of 30.
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.ALLW.ZS), CC BY 4.0.