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

In 2023, Niger ranked #7 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).

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

Name: Niger: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Niger's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 47.10.

That's up 1.3% from 2022, the highest value since 2006.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Niger ranks #7 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 48.60; 2004
Trough: 44.30; 2013
1-year change: +1.3%
5-year change: +4.9%; +1.0% / yr
10-year change: +6.3%; +0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	47.1000
2022	46.5000
2021	45.9000
2020	45.5000
2019	45.2000
2018	44.9000
2017	44.7000
2016	44.5000
2015	44.3000
2014	44.3000

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 Niger's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Niger's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 47.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Niger's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Niger's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 1.3% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Niger rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Niger ranked #7 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Niger'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 Niger is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #6 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.