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

In , Eritrea's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 35.60.

That's up 2.3% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Eritrea ranks #43 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #31 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Eritrea Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
35.60
Trough
31.50
1-year change
+2.3%
5-year change
+7.9%
+1.5% / yr
10-year change
+12.7%
+1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
35.6000
34.8000
34.2000
33.7000
33.3000
33.0000
32.7000
32.4000
32.1000
31.8000

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Eritrea's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?
In 2023, Eritrea's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 35.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Eritrea's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?
Eritrea's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 2.3% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Eritrea rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?
In 2023, Eritrea ranked #43 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Eritrea'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 Eritrea is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #31 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.