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

In , Nigeria's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 37.90.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Nigeria ranks #36 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Nigeria Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
48.70
Trough
37.90
1-year change
-0.5%
5-year change
-5.5%
-1.1% / yr
10-year change
-11.7%
-1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
37.9000
38.1000
38.4000
38.9000
39.5000
40.1000
40.7000
41.2000
41.8000
42.3000

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Nigeria's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?
In 2023, Nigeria's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 37.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Nigeria's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?
Nigeria's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) fell 0.5% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Nigeria rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?
In 2023, Nigeria ranked #36 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Nigeria'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 Nigeria is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #28 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.