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

In , China's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 18.80.

That's up 1.6% from 2018, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2019 was 33.69 . China ranks #145 globally out of 190 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #24 of 30.

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

Trend (2000–2019)

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

Highlights

Peak
28.50
Trough
18.10
1-year change
+1.6%
5-year change
+3.9%
+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)
18.8000
18.5000
18.4000
18.3000
18.2000
18.1000
18.2000
18.3000
18.6000
19.0000

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was China's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) in 2019?
In 2019, China's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 18.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is China's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rising or falling?
China's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rose 1.6% from 2018 to 2019.
How does China rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)?
In 2019, China ranked #145 out of 190 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months).
How does China'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 China is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #24 of 30.
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.