Ethiopia: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
In , Ethiopia's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 23.10.
That's up 4.1% from 2022, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Ethiopia ranks #119 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #47 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.ALLW.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 23.10
- Trough
- 18.10
- 1-year change
- +4.1%
- 5-year change
- +16.7%
- +3.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +26.9%
- +2.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) |
|---|---|
| 23.1000 | |
| 22.2000 | |
| 21.4000 | |
| 20.7000 | |
| 20.2000 | |
| 19.8000 | |
| 19.5000 | |
| 19.1000 | |
| 18.8000 | |
| 18.4000 |
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 Ethiopia's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?
- In 2023, Ethiopia's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 23.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Ethiopia's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?
- Ethiopia's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 4.1% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does Ethiopia rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?
- In 2023, Ethiopia ranked #119 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
- How does Ethiopia'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 Ethiopia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #47 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.ALLW.ZS), CC BY 4.0.