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

In 2023, Mauritania ranked #3 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).

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

Name: Mauritania: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Mauritania's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 54.50.

That's up 1.1% from 2022, the highest value since 2007.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Mauritania ranks #3 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #3 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 55.80; 2004
Trough: 52.20; 2014
1-year change: +1.1%
5-year change: +3.6%; +0.7% / yr
10-year change: +4.2%; +0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	54.5000
2022	53.9000
2021	53.4000
2020	53.1000
2019	52.8000
2018	52.6000
2017	52.4000
2016	52.3000
2015	52.2000
2014	52.2000

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 Mauritania's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Mauritania's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 54.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Mauritania's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Mauritania's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 1.1% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Mauritania rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Mauritania ranked #3 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Mauritania'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 Mauritania is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #3 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.