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

In 2019, El Salvador ranked #106 out of 190 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months).

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

Name: El Salvador: Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)
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In 2019, El Salvador's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 24.60.

That's up 0.0% from 2018, the highest value since 2018.

The global average for this indicator in 2019 was 33.69 . El Salvador ranks #106 globally out of 190 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #12 of 33.

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

Trend (2000–2019)

Highlights

Peak: 24.90; 2010
Trough: 21.90; 2000
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: -1.2%; -0.2% / yr
10-year change: -0.4%; 0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)
2019	24.6000
2018	24.6000
2017	24.6000
2016	24.7000
2015	24.8000
2014	24.9000
2013	24.9000
2012	24.9000
2011	24.9000
2010	24.9000

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 El Salvador's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) in 2019?: In 2019, El Salvador's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 24.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is El Salvador's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rising or falling?: El Salvador's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rose 0.0% from 2018 to 2019.
How does El Salvador rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)?: In 2019, El Salvador ranked #106 out of 190 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months).
How does El Salvador'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 El Salvador is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #12 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.