How does Peru rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)?

In 2023, Peru ranked #136 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).

Peru: Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)

Name: Peru: Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Peru's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 20.70.

That's up 3.5% from 2022, the highest value since 2008.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.48 . Peru ranks #136 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #18 of 32.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 24.70; 2004
Trough: 17.50; 2013
1-year change: +3.5%
5-year change: +12.5%; +2.4% / yr
10-year change: +18.3%; +1.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	20.7000
2022	20.0000
2021	19.5000
2020	19.1000
2019	18.7000
2018	18.4000
2017	18.1000
2016	17.9000
2015	17.7000
2014	17.5000

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 Peru's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Peru's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 20.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Peru's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Peru's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rose 3.5% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Peru rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Peru ranked #136 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Peru'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 Peru is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #18 of 32.
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.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.NPRG.ZS), CC BY 4.0.