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

In 2023, Malawi ranked #58 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).

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

Name: Malawi: Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Malawi's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 31.90.

That's up 3.6% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.48 . Malawi ranks #58 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 31.90; 2023
Trough: 25.20; 2011
1-year change: +3.6%
5-year change: +14.3%; +2.7% / yr
10-year change: +25.1%; +2.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	31.9000
2022	30.8000
2021	29.9000
2020	29.1000
2019	28.4000
2018	27.9000
2017	27.3000
2016	26.8000
2015	26.3000
2014	25.9000

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 Malawi's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Malawi's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 31.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Malawi's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Malawi's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rose 3.6% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Malawi rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Malawi ranked #58 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Malawi'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 Malawi is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 of 48.
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.