How does Gabon rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)?

In 2023, Gabon ranked #1 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).

Gabon: Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)

Name: Gabon: Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Gabon's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 60.30.

That's up 0.3% from 2022, the highest value since 2012.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.48 . Gabon ranks #1 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 63.40; 2004
Trough: 59.70; 2016
1-year change: +0.3%
5-year change: +1.0%; +0.2% / yr
10-year change: +0.2%; +0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	60.3000
2022	60.1000
2021	59.9000
2020	59.8000
2019	59.8000
2018	59.7000
2017	59.7000
2016	59.7000
2015	59.8000
2014	59.9000

About Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)

Prevalence of anemia, non-pregnant women, is the percentage of non-pregnant women whose hemoglobin level is less than 120 grams per liter at sea level.

Indicator code: SH.ANM.NPRG.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Gabon's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Gabon's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 60.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Gabon's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Gabon's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rose 0.3% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Gabon rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Gabon ranked #1 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Gabon's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) compare to the world average?: The global average for Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023 was 27.48, so Gabon is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #1 of 48.
What is Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) and how is it measured?: Prevalence of anemia, non-pregnant women, is the percentage of non-pregnant women whose hemoglobin level is less than 120 grams per liter at sea level.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.NPRG.ZS), CC BY 4.0.