How does Chile rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)?

In 2019, Chile ranked #136 out of 190 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months).

Chile: Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)

Name: Chile: Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2019, Chile's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 20.10.

That's up 2.0% from 2018, the highest value since 2002.

The global average for this indicator in 2019 was 33.69 . Chile ranks #136 globally out of 190 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #24 of 33.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.CHLD.ZS) • Data as of 2019

Trend (2000–2019)

Highlights

Peak: 20.90; 2000
Trough: 19.30; 2010
1-year change: +2.0%
5-year change: +4.1%; +0.8% / yr
10-year change: +3.6%; +0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)
2019	20.1000
2018	19.7000
2017	19.5000
2016	19.4000
2015	19.3000
2014	19.3000
2013	19.3000
2012	19.3000
2011	19.3000
2010	19.3000

About Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)

Prevalence of anemia, children ages 6-59 months, is the percentage of children ages 6-59 months whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter, adjusted for altitude.

Indicator code: SH.ANM.CHLD.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Chile's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) in 2019?: In 2019, Chile's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 20.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Chile's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rising or falling?: Chile's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rose 2.0% from 2018 to 2019.
How does Chile rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)?: In 2019, Chile ranked #136 out of 190 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months).
How does Chile's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) compare to the world average?: The global average for Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) in 2019 was 33.69, so Chile is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #24 of 33.
What is Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) and how is it measured?: Prevalence of anemia, children ages 6-59 months, is the percentage of children ages 6-59 months whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter, adjusted for altitude.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.CHLD.ZS), CC BY 4.0.