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

In , Italy's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 16.40.

That's up 4.5% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Italy ranks #161 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #35 of 51.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Italy Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
16.40
Trough
11.70
1-year change
+4.5%
5-year change
+19.7%
+3.7% / yr
10-year change
+33.3%
+2.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
16.4000
15.7000
15.1000
14.5000
14.1000
13.7000
13.3000
13.0000
12.8000
12.5000

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Italy's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?
In 2023, Italy's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 16.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Italy's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?
Italy's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 4.5% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Italy rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?
In 2023, Italy ranked #161 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Italy'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 Italy is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #35 of 51.
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.