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

In 2023, Malaysia ranked #62 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).

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

Name: Malaysia: Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Malaysia's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 31.40.

That's up 0.0% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.48 . Malaysia ranks #62 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #4 of 30.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 33.00; 2005
Trough: 31.40; 2022
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: -3.1%; -0.6% / yr
10-year change: -4.8%; -0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	31.4000
2022	31.4000
2021	31.6000
2020	31.9000
2019	32.1000
2018	32.4000
2017	32.6000
2016	32.8000
2015	33.0000
2014	33.0000

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 Malaysia's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Malaysia's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 31.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Malaysia's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Malaysia's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Malaysia rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Malaysia ranked #62 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Malaysia'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 Malaysia is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #4 of 30.
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.