How does South Africa rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?

In 2023, South Africa ranked #63 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).

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

Name: South Africa: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, South Africa's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 31.20.

That's up 2.6% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . 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.ALLW.ZS) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 31.20; 2023
Trough: 26.40; 2012
1-year change: +2.6%
5-year change: +11.4%; +2.2% / yr
10-year change: +17.7%; +1.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	31.2000
2022	30.4000
2021	29.7000
2020	29.0000
2019	28.5000
2018	28.0000
2017	27.6000
2016	27.2000
2015	26.9000
2014	26.6000

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.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was South Africa's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, South Africa's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 31.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Africa's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: South Africa's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 2.6% from 2022 to 2023.
How does South Africa rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, South Africa ranked #63 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does South Africa'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 South Africa is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #38 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.