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

In 2023, Kenya ranked #59 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).

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

Name: Kenya: Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Kenya's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 31.70.

That's up 3.3% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.48 . Kenya ranks #59 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #37 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 31.70; 2023
Trough: 26.10; 2011
1-year change: +3.3%
5-year change: +12.8%; +2.4% / yr
10-year change: +20.5%; +1.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	31.7000
2022	30.7000
2021	29.9000
2020	29.2000
2019	28.6000
2018	28.1000
2017	27.7000
2016	27.2000
2015	26.9000
2014	26.6000

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 Kenya's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Kenya's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 31.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kenya's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Kenya's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rose 3.3% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Kenya rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Kenya ranked #59 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Kenya'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 Kenya is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #37 of 48.
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.