Papua New Guinea: Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
In , Papua New Guinea's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 28.60.
That's up 2.5% from 2022, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.48 . Papua New Guinea ranks #77 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #8 of 30.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.NPRG.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 28.60
- Trough
- 24.70
- 1-year change
- +2.5%
- 5-year change
- +10.4%
- +2.0% / yr
- 10-year change
- +15.3%
- +1.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) |
|---|---|
| 28.6000 | |
| 27.9000 | |
| 27.2000 | |
| 26.7000 | |
| 26.3000 | |
| 25.9000 | |
| 25.6000 | |
| 25.3000 | |
| 25.1000 | |
| 24.9000 |
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 Papua New Guinea's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?
- In 2023, Papua New Guinea's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 28.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Papua New Guinea's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?
- Papua New Guinea's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rose 2.5% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)?
- In 2023, Papua New Guinea ranked #77 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).
- How does Papua New Guinea'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 Papua New Guinea is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #8 of 30.
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.NPRG.ZS), CC BY 4.0.