How does St. Lucia rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)?

In 2019, St. Lucia ranked #121 out of 190 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months).

St. Lucia: Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)

Name: St. Lucia: Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)
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In 2019, St. Lucia's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 22.50.

That's up 1.4% from 2018, the highest value since 2009.

The global average for this indicator in 2019 was 33.69 . St. Lucia ranks #121 globally out of 190 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #17 of 33.

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

Trend (2000–2019)

Highlights

Peak: 22.60; 2006
Trough: 21.80; 2013
1-year change: +1.4%
5-year change: +3.2%; +0.6% / yr
10-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)
2019	22.5000
2018	22.2000
2017	22.0000
2016	21.9000
2015	21.8000
2014	21.8000
2013	21.8000
2012	21.9000
2011	22.1000
2010	22.3000

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.ZS • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was St. Lucia's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) in 2019?: In 2019, St. Lucia's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 22.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is St. Lucia's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rising or falling?: St. Lucia's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rose 1.4% from 2018 to 2019.
How does St. Lucia rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)?: In 2019, St. Lucia ranked #121 out of 190 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months).
How does St. Lucia'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 St. Lucia is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #17 of 33.
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.