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

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

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

Name: Malawi: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
Creator: World Bank
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In 2023, Malawi's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 32.40.

That's up 3.2% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . 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.ALLW.ZS) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 32.40; 2023
Trough: 26.40; 2012
1-year change: +3.2%
5-year change: +12.9%; +2.5% / yr
10-year change: +21.8%; +2.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	32.4000
2022	31.4000
2021	30.5000
2020	29.7000
2019	29.1000
2018	28.7000
2017	28.2000
2016	27.8000
2015	27.3000
2014	26.9000

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 Malawi's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Malawi's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 32.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Malawi's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Malawi's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 3.2% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Malawi rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Malawi ranked #58 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Malawi'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 Malawi is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 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.