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North Macedonia: Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)

In , North Macedonia's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 20.40.

That's down 4.7% from 2018, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2019 was 33.69 . North Macedonia ranks #132 globally out of 190 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #16 of 49.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.CHLD.ZS) • Data as of 2019

Trend (2000–2019)

North Macedonia Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) trend

Highlights

Peak
25.10
Trough
20.40
1-year change
-4.7%
5-year change
-15.0%
-3.2% / yr
10-year change
-5.6%
-0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)
20.4000
21.4000
22.9000
24.2000
24.7000
24.0000
22.7000
21.6000
21.0000
21.0000

About Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)

Prevalence of anemia, children ages 6-59 months, is the percentage of children ages 6-59 months whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter, adjusted for altitude.

Indicator code: SH.ANM.CHLD.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was North Macedonia's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) in 2019?
In 2019, North Macedonia's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 20.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is North Macedonia's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rising or falling?
North Macedonia's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) fell 4.7% from 2018 to 2019.
How does North Macedonia rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)?
In 2019, North Macedonia ranked #132 out of 190 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months).
How does North Macedonia's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) compare to the world average?
The global average for Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) in 2019 was 33.69, so North Macedonia is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #16 of 49.
What is Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) and how is it measured?
Prevalence of anemia, children ages 6-59 months, is the percentage of children ages 6-59 months whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter, adjusted for altitude.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.CHLD.ZS), CC BY 4.0.