South Africa: Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
In , South Africa's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 31.30.
That's up 3.0% from 2022, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.48 . South Africa ranks #63 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #38 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.NPRG.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 31.30
- Trough
- 26.30
- 1-year change
- +3.0%
- 5-year change
- +11.8%
- +2.3% / yr
- 10-year change
- +18.6%
- +1.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) |
|---|---|
| 31.3000 | |
| 30.4000 | |
| 29.7000 | |
| 29.0000 | |
| 28.5000 | |
| 28.0000 | |
| 27.6000 | |
| 27.2000 | |
| 26.8000 | |
| 26.6000 |
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 South Africa's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?
- In 2023, South Africa's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 31.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is South Africa's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?
- South Africa's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rose 3.0% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does South Africa rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)?
- In 2023, South Africa ranked #63 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).
- How does South Africa'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 South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #38 of 48.
- 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.