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

In 2023, Japan ranked #148 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).

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

Name: Japan: Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Japan's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 18.60.

That's up 1.1% from 2022, the highest value since 2016.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.48 . Japan ranks #148 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #22 of 30.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 20.50; 2004
Trough: 18.10; 2019
1-year change: +1.1%
5-year change: +2.2%; +0.4% / yr
10-year change: -2.6%; -0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	18.6000
2022	18.4000
2021	18.2000
2020	18.1000
2019	18.1000
2018	18.2000
2017	18.4000
2016	18.6000
2015	18.8000
2014	18.9000

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 Japan's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Japan's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 18.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Japan's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Japan's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rose 1.1% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Japan rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Japan ranked #148 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Japan'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 Japan is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #22 of 30.
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.