How does Benin rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)?

In 2023, Benin ranked #6 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).

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

Name: Benin: Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Benin's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 49.00.

That's up 1.0% from 2022, the highest value since 2011.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.48 . Benin ranks #6 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #5 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 55.80; 2004
Trough: 47.60; 2016
1-year change: +1.0%
5-year change: +2.7%; +0.5% / yr
10-year change: +1.2%; +0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	49.0000
2022	48.5000
2021	48.1000
2020	47.9000
2019	47.8000
2018	47.7000
2017	47.6000
2016	47.6000
2015	47.7000
2014	48.0000

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.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Benin's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Benin's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 49.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Benin's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Benin's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rose 1.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Benin rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Benin ranked #6 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Benin'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 Benin is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #5 of 48.
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.