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

In 2023, Korea, Rep. ranked #169 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).

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

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

That's up 3.3% from 2022, the highest value since 2007.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Korea, Rep. ranks #169 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #26 of 30.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 16.50; 2004
Trough: 13.20; 2015
1-year change: +3.3%
5-year change: +16.3%; +3.1% / yr
10-year change: +16.3%; +1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	15.7000
2022	15.2000
2021	14.7000
2020	14.2000
2019	13.8000
2018	13.5000
2017	13.2000
2016	13.2000
2015	13.2000
2014	13.3000

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, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Korea, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 15.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Korea, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Korea, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 3.3% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Korea, Rep. rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Korea, Rep. ranked #169 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Korea, 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, Rep. is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #26 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.