Iran, Islamic Rep.: Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
In , Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 25.50.
That's up 3.7% from 2022, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.48 . Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #96 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #18 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.NPRG.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 25.50
- Trough
- 20.70
- 1-year change
- +3.7%
- 5-year change
- +14.9%
- +2.8% / yr
- 10-year change
- +22.6%
- +2.1% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) |
|---|---|
| 25.5000 | |
| 24.6000 | |
| 23.9000 | |
| 23.2000 | |
| 22.6000 | |
| 22.2000 | |
| 21.7000 | |
| 21.4000 | |
| 21.1000 | |
| 20.9000 |
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 Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?
- In 2023, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 25.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?
- Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rose 3.7% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)?
- In 2023, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #96 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).
- How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'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 Iran, Islamic Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #18 of 23.
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.NPRG.ZS), CC BY 4.0.