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

In 2023, Nigeria ranked #38 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).

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

Name: Nigeria: Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Nigeria's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 37.20.

That's down 0.5% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.48 . Nigeria ranks #38 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 48.00; 2004
Trough: 37.20; 2023
1-year change: -0.5%
5-year change: -5.3%; -1.1% / yr
10-year change: -11.6%; -1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	37.2000
2022	37.4000
2021	37.7000
2020	38.2000
2019	38.7000
2018	39.3000
2017	39.9000
2016	40.4000
2015	41.0000
2014	41.5000

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 Nigeria's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Nigeria's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 37.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Nigeria's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Nigeria's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) fell 0.5% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Nigeria rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Nigeria ranked #38 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Nigeria'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 Nigeria is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 of 48.
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.