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

In 2023, Nepal ranked #52 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).

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

Name: Nepal: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Nepal's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 33.20.

That's up 1.2% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Nepal ranks #52 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 33.20; 2023
Trough: 31.30; 2007
1-year change: +1.2%
5-year change: +2.8%; +0.6% / yr
10-year change: +4.7%; +0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	33.2000
2022	32.8000
2021	32.6000
2020	32.5000
2019	32.4000
2018	32.3000
2017	32.3000
2016	32.2000
2015	32.1000
2014	31.9000

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 Nepal's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Nepal's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 33.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Nepal's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Nepal's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 1.2% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Nepal rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Nepal ranked #52 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Nepal'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 Nepal is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.
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.