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

In 2023, Canada ranked #181 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).

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

Name: Canada: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2023, Canada's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 14.00.

That's up 6.1% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Canada ranks #181 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 2.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 14.00; 2023
Trough: 7.20; 2007
1-year change: +6.1%
5-year change: +34.6%; +6.1% / yr
10-year change: +75.0%; +5.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	14.0000
2022	13.2000
2021	12.5000
2020	11.8000
2019	11.1000
2018	10.4000
2017	9.8000
2016	9.2000
2015	8.8000
2014	8.4000

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 Canada's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Canada's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 14.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Canada's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Canada's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 6.1% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Canada rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Canada ranked #181 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Canada'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 Canada is below the world average. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 2.
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.