How does Guinea-Bissau rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?

In 2023, Guinea-Bissau ranked #15 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).

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

Name: Guinea-Bissau: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Guinea-Bissau's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 45.70.

That's up 0.7% from 2022, the highest value since 2013.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Guinea-Bissau ranks #15 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #12 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 50.90; 2004
Trough: 45.00; 2017
1-year change: +0.7%
5-year change: +1.6%; +0.3% / yr
10-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	45.7000
2022	45.4000
2021	45.1000
2020	45.0000
2019	45.0000
2018	45.0000
2017	45.0000
2016	45.1000
2015	45.2000
2014	45.4000

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 Guinea-Bissau's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Guinea-Bissau's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 45.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Guinea-Bissau's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Guinea-Bissau's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 0.7% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Guinea-Bissau rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Guinea-Bissau ranked #15 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Guinea-Bissau'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 Guinea-Bissau is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #12 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.