How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?

In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #28 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).

Congo, Dem. Rep.: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)

Name: Congo, Dem. Rep.: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 40.00.

That's up 0.8% from 2022, the highest value since 2018.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #28 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 51.90; 2004
Trough: 39.60; 2020
1-year change: +0.8%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: -6.5%; -0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	40.0000
2022	39.7000
2021	39.6000
2020	39.6000
2019	39.7000
2018	40.0000
2017	40.3000
2016	40.7000
2015	41.3000
2014	41.9000

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 Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 40.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 0.8% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #28 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'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 Congo, Dem. Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 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.