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

In 2023, Paraguay ranked #117 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).

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

Name: Paraguay: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Paraguay's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 23.20.

That's up 3.6% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Paraguay ranks #117 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #8 of 32.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 23.20; 2023
Trough: 19.40; 2011
1-year change: +3.6%
5-year change: +12.1%; +2.3% / yr
10-year change: +19.6%; +1.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	23.2000
2022	22.4000
2021	21.8000
2020	21.3000
2019	20.9000
2018	20.7000
2017	20.4000
2016	20.1000
2015	19.8000
2014	19.5000

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 Paraguay's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Paraguay's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 23.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Paraguay's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Paraguay's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 3.6% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Paraguay rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Paraguay ranked #117 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Paraguay'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 Paraguay is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #8 of 32.
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.