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Saudi Arabia: Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)

In , Saudi Arabia's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 21.80.

That's up 1.9% from 2018, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2019 was 33.69 . Saudi Arabia ranks #126 globally out of 190 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #18 of 22.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.CHLD.ZS) • Data as of 2019

Trend (2000–2019)

Saudi Arabia Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) trend

Highlights

Peak
29.40
Trough
20.90
1-year change
+1.9%
5-year change
+4.3%
+0.8% / yr
10-year change
-6.8%
-0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)
21.8000
21.4000
21.2000
20.9000
20.9000
20.9000
21.1000
21.5000
22.0000
22.6000

About Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)

Prevalence of anemia, children ages 6-59 months, is the percentage of children ages 6-59 months whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter, adjusted for altitude.

Indicator code: SH.ANM.CHLD.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Saudi Arabia's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) in 2019?
In 2019, Saudi Arabia's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 21.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Saudi Arabia's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rising or falling?
Saudi Arabia's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rose 1.9% from 2018 to 2019.
How does Saudi Arabia rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)?
In 2019, Saudi Arabia ranked #126 out of 190 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months).
How does Saudi Arabia's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) compare to the world average?
The global average for Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) in 2019 was 33.69, so Saudi Arabia is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #18 of 22.
What is Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) and how is it measured?
Prevalence of anemia, children ages 6-59 months, is the percentage of children ages 6-59 months whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter, adjusted for altitude.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.CHLD.ZS), CC BY 4.0.