How does Korea, Rep. rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)?

In 2019, Korea, Rep. ranked #164 out of 190 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months).

Korea, Rep.: Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)

Name: Korea, Rep.: Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)
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In 2019, Korea, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 15.00.

That's up 2.0% from 2018, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2019 was 33.69 . Korea, Rep. ranks #164 globally out of 190 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 of 30.

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

Trend (2000–2019)

Highlights

Peak: 15.00; 2019
Trough: 13.80; 2009
1-year change: +2.0%
5-year change: +7.9%; +1.5% / yr
10-year change: +8.7%; +0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)
2019	15.0000
2018	14.7000
2017	14.4000
2016	14.2000
2015	14.1000
2014	13.9000
2013	13.9000
2012	13.8000
2011	13.8000
2010	13.8000

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.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Korea, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) in 2019?: In 2019, Korea, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 15.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Korea, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rising or falling?: Korea, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rose 2.0% from 2018 to 2019.
How does Korea, Rep. rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)?: In 2019, Korea, Rep. ranked #164 out of 190 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months).
How does Korea, Rep.'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 Korea, Rep. is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 of 30.
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.