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

In 2023, Central African Republic ranked #22 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).

Central African Republic: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)

Name: Central African Republic: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Central African Republic's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 43.40.

That's up 0.9% from 2022, the highest value since 2014.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Central African Republic ranks #22 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #17 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 48.60; 2004
Trough: 42.70; 2018
1-year change: +0.9%
5-year change: +1.6%; +0.3% / yr
10-year change: -0.7%; -0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	43.4000
2022	43.0000
2021	42.8000
2020	42.7000
2019	42.7000
2018	42.7000
2017	42.8000
2016	43.0000
2015	43.2000
2014	43.4000

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 Central African Republic's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Central African Republic's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 43.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Central African Republic's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Central African Republic's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 0.9% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Central African Republic rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Central African Republic ranked #22 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Central African Republic'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 Central African Republic is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #17 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.