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

In , Oman's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 24.30.

That's down 1.6% from 2018, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2019 was 33.69 . Oman ranks #110 globally out of 190 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #14 of 22.

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

Trend (2000–2019)

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

Highlights

Peak
39.60
Trough
24.30
1-year change
-1.6%
5-year change
-9.3%
-1.9% / yr
10-year change
-23.6%
-2.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)
24.3000
24.7000
25.2000
25.6000
26.1000
26.8000
27.6000
28.4000
29.4000
30.5000

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 Oman's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) in 2019?
In 2019, Oman's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 24.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Oman's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rising or falling?
Oman's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) fell 1.6% from 2018 to 2019.
How does Oman rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)?
In 2019, Oman ranked #110 out of 190 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months).
How does Oman'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 Oman is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #14 of 22.
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.