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

In 2023, Cameroon ranked #32 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).

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

Name: Cameroon: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Cameroon's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 38.90.

That's up 1.0% from 2022, the highest value since 2009.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Cameroon ranks #32 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #26 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 42.80; 2004
Trough: 37.10; 2014
1-year change: +1.0%
5-year change: +4.0%; +0.8% / yr
10-year change: +4.6%; +0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	38.9000
2022	38.5000
2021	38.1000
2020	37.8000
2019	37.6000
2018	37.4000
2017	37.3000
2016	37.2000
2015	37.1000
2014	37.1000

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 Cameroon's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Cameroon's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 38.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Cameroon's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Cameroon's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 1.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Cameroon rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Cameroon ranked #32 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Cameroon'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 Cameroon is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #26 of 48.
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.