How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep. rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?

In 2023, Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranked #84 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).

Korea, Dem. People's Rep.: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)

Name: Korea, Dem. People's Rep.: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 27.50.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranks #84 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #10 of 30.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 29.60; 2004
Trough: 27.10; 2019
1-year change: +1.1%
5-year change: +0.7%; +0.1% / yr
10-year change: -1.4%; -0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	27.5000
2022	27.2000
2021	27.1000
2020	27.1000
2019	27.1000
2018	27.3000
2017	27.4000
2016	27.5000
2015	27.6000
2014	27.8000

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.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 27.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 1.1% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep. rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Korea, Dem. People's Rep. ranked #84 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Korea, Dem. People's Rep.'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 Korea, Dem. People's Rep. is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #10 of 30.
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.