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

In 2023, Madagascar ranked #40 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).

Madagascar: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)

Name: Madagascar: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Madagascar's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 37.20.

That's up 2.2% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Madagascar ranks #40 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #29 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 37.20; 2023
Trough: 32.10; 2010
1-year change: +2.2%
5-year change: +7.5%; +1.5% / yr
10-year change: +14.5%; +1.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	37.2000
2022	36.4000
2021	35.7000
2020	35.3000
2019	34.9000
2018	34.6000
2017	34.3000
2016	33.8000
2015	33.3000
2014	32.9000

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 Madagascar's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Madagascar's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 37.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Madagascar's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Madagascar's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 2.2% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Madagascar rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Madagascar ranked #40 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Madagascar'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 Madagascar is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #29 of 48.
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.