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

In 2023, Dominican Republic ranked #121 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).

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

Name: Dominican Republic: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Dominican Republic's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 22.40.

That's up 3.2% from 2022, the highest value since 2006.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Dominican Republic ranks #121 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #9 of 32.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 24.00; 2004
Trough: 19.20; 2012
1-year change: +3.2%
5-year change: +11.4%; +2.2% / yr
10-year change: +16.7%; +1.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	22.4000
2022	21.7000
2021	21.2000
2020	20.8000
2019	20.4000
2018	20.1000
2017	19.8000
2016	19.6000
2015	19.5000
2014	19.3000

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 Dominican Republic's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Dominican Republic's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 22.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Dominican Republic's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Dominican Republic's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 3.2% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Dominican Republic rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Dominican Republic ranked #121 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Dominican 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 Dominican Republic is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #9 of 32.
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.