Saudi Arabia: Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
In , Saudi Arabia's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 17.40.
That's up 0.6% from 2022, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.48 . Saudi Arabia ranks #154 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #21 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.NPRG.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 21.50
- Trough
- 17.30
- 1-year change
- +0.6%
- 5-year change
- -1.1%
- -0.2% / yr
- 10-year change
- -7.4%
- -0.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) |
|---|---|
| 17.4000 | |
| 17.3000 | |
| 17.3000 | |
| 17.4000 | |
| 17.5000 | |
| 17.6000 | |
| 17.9000 | |
| 18.1000 | |
| 18.3000 | |
| 18.5000 |
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 Saudi Arabia's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?
- In 2023, Saudi Arabia's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 17.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Saudi Arabia's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?
- Saudi Arabia's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rose 0.6% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)?
- In 2023, Saudi Arabia ranked #154 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).
- How does Saudi Arabia'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 Saudi Arabia is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #21 of 23.
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.NPRG.ZS), CC BY 4.0.