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

In 2023, Libya ranked #74 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).

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

Name: Libya: Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Libya's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 29.20.

That's up 1.7% from 2022, the highest value since 2008.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.48 . Libya ranks #74 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #13 of 23.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak: 30.00; 2004
Trough: 27.70; 2016
1-year change: +1.7%
5-year change: +5.0%; +1.0% / yr
10-year change: +4.3%; +0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	29.2000
2022	28.7000
2021	28.4000
2020	28.1000
2019	27.9000
2018	27.8000
2017	27.7000
2016	27.7000
2015	27.8000
2014	27.9000

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 Libya's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Libya's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 29.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Libya's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Libya's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rose 1.7% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Libya rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Libya ranked #74 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Libya'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 Libya is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #13 of 23.
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.