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Jordan: Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)

In , Jordan's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 32.70.

That's up 0.9% from 2018, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2019 was 33.69 . Jordan ranks #79 globally out of 190 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #7 of 22.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.CHLD.ZS) • Data as of 2019

Trend (2000–2019)

Jordan Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) trend

Highlights

Peak
32.70
Trough
30.40
1-year change
+0.9%
5-year change
+5.8%
+1.1% / yr
10-year change
+6.9%
+0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)
32.7000
32.4000
32.1000
31.7000
31.3000
30.9000
30.6000
30.5000
30.5000
30.4000

About Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)

Prevalence of anemia, children ages 6-59 months, is the percentage of children ages 6-59 months whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter, adjusted for altitude.

Indicator code: SH.ANM.CHLD.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Jordan's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) in 2019?
In 2019, Jordan's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 32.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Jordan's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rising or falling?
Jordan's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rose 0.9% from 2018 to 2019.
How does Jordan rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)?
In 2019, Jordan ranked #79 out of 190 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months).
How does Jordan's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) compare to the world average?
The global average for Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) in 2019 was 33.69, so Jordan is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #7 of 22.
What is Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) and how is it measured?
Prevalence of anemia, children ages 6-59 months, is the percentage of children ages 6-59 months whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter, adjusted for altitude.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.CHLD.ZS), CC BY 4.0.