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

In , France's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 14.70.

That's up 3.5% from 2018, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2019 was 33.69 . France ranks #166 globally out of 190 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #33 of 49.

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

Trend (2000–2019)

France Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) trend

Highlights

Peak
14.70
Trough
10.70
1-year change
+3.5%
5-year change
+19.5%
+3.6% / yr
10-year change
+30.1%
+2.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)
14.7000
14.2000
13.6000
13.1000
12.7000
12.3000
11.9000
11.7000
11.5000
11.4000

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was France's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) in 2019?
In 2019, France's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 14.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is France's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rising or falling?
France's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rose 3.5% from 2018 to 2019.
How does France rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)?
In 2019, France ranked #166 out of 190 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months).
How does France'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 France is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #33 of 49.
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.