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

In , Rwanda's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 16.10.

That's up 4.5% from 2022, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Rwanda ranks #165 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #48 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

Rwanda Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
17.90
Trough
14.10
1-year change
+4.5%
5-year change
+11.0%
+2.1% / yr
10-year change
+14.2%
+1.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
16.1000
15.4000
15.0000
14.7000
14.6000
14.5000
14.4000
14.4000
14.3000
14.2000

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Rwanda's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?
In 2023, Rwanda's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 16.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Rwanda's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?
Rwanda's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 4.5% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Rwanda rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?
In 2023, Rwanda ranked #165 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Rwanda'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 Rwanda is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #48 of 48.
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.