How does Papua New Guinea rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?

In 2023, Papua New Guinea ranked #76 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).

Papua New Guinea: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)

Name: Papua New Guinea: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Papua New Guinea's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 28.80.

That's up 2.9% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Papua New Guinea ranks #76 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #8 of 30.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 28.80; 2023
Trough: 25.20; 2011
1-year change: +2.9%
5-year change: +9.9%; +1.9% / yr
10-year change: +14.3%; +1.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	28.8000
2022	28.0000
2021	27.4000
2020	27.0000
2019	26.6000
2018	26.2000
2017	25.9000
2016	25.7000
2015	25.5000
2014	25.3000

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.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Papua New Guinea's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Papua New Guinea's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 28.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Papua New Guinea's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Papua New Guinea's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 2.9% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Papua New Guinea rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Papua New Guinea ranked #76 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Papua New Guinea'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 Papua New Guinea is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #8 of 30.
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.