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

In 2023, Brazil ranked #134 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).

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

Name: Brazil: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Brazil's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 21.30.

That's up 1.9% from 2022, the highest value since 2012.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Brazil ranks #134 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #17 of 32.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 27.70; 2004
Trough: 20.40; 2018
1-year change: +1.9%
5-year change: +4.4%; +0.9% / yr
10-year change: +0.9%; +0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	21.3000
2022	20.9000
2021	20.6000
2020	20.4000
2019	20.4000
2018	20.4000
2017	20.5000
2016	20.5000
2015	20.6000
2014	20.8000

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 Brazil's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Brazil's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 21.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Brazil's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Brazil's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 1.9% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Brazil rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Brazil ranked #134 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Brazil'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 Brazil is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #17 of 32.
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.