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

In 2023, Korea, Rep. ranked #168 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).

Korea, Rep.: Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)

Name: Korea, Rep.: Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Korea, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 15.70.

That's up 3.3% from 2022, the highest value since 2006.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.48 . Korea, Rep. ranks #168 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #26 of 30.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 16.30; 2004
Trough: 13.00; 2015
1-year change: +3.3%
5-year change: +17.2%; +3.2% / yr
10-year change: +17.2%; +1.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	15.7000
2022	15.2000
2021	14.7000
2020	14.2000
2019	13.7000
2018	13.4000
2017	13.1000
2016	13.0000
2015	13.0000
2014	13.2000

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 Korea, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Korea, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 15.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Korea, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Korea, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rose 3.3% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Korea, Rep. rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Korea, Rep. ranked #168 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Korea, Rep.'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 Korea, Rep. is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #26 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.