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

In 2023, Egypt, Arab Rep. ranked #56 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).

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

Name: Egypt, Arab Rep.: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 32.70.

That's up 2.8% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Egypt, Arab Rep. ranks #56 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #8 of 23.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak: 32.70; 2023
Trough: 28.80; 2014
1-year change: +2.8%
5-year change: +10.8%; +2.1% / yr
10-year change: +13.1%; +1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	32.7000
2022	31.8000
2021	31.0000
2020	30.4000
2019	29.9000
2018	29.5000
2017	29.2000
2016	29.0000
2015	28.8000
2014	28.8000

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 Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 32.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 2.8% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Egypt, Arab Rep. rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Egypt, Arab Rep. ranked #56 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Egypt, Arab 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 Egypt, Arab Rep. is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #8 of 23.
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.