Namibia: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
In , Namibia's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 24.90.
That's up 4.6% from 2022, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Namibia ranks #102 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #46 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.ALLW.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 24.90
- Trough
- 18.90
- 1-year change
- +4.6%
- 5-year change
- +21.5%
- +4.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- +31.7%
- +2.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) |
|---|---|
| 24.9000 | |
| 23.8000 | |
| 22.8000 | |
| 21.9000 | |
| 21.2000 | |
| 20.5000 | |
| 20.0000 | |
| 19.6000 | |
| 19.3000 | |
| 19.0000 |
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 Namibia's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?
- In 2023, Namibia's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 24.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Namibia's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?
- Namibia's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 4.6% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does Namibia rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?
- In 2023, Namibia ranked #102 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
- How does Namibia'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 Namibia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #46 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.ALLW.ZS), CC BY 4.0.