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

In 2023, St. Lucia ranked #144 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).

St. Lucia: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)

Name: St. Lucia: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, St. Lucia's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 19.90.

That's up 3.1% from 2022, the highest value since 2005.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . St. Lucia ranks #144 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #23 of 32.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.ALLW.ZS) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 20.80; 2004
Trough: 16.30; 2012
1-year change: +3.1%
5-year change: +13.1%; +2.5% / yr
10-year change: +22.1%; +2.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	19.9000
2022	19.3000
2021	18.8000
2020	18.3000
2019	18.0000
2018	17.6000
2017	17.3000
2016	16.9000
2015	16.6000
2014	16.4000

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 St. Lucia's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, St. Lucia's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 19.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is St. Lucia's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: St. Lucia's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 3.1% from 2022 to 2023.
How does St. Lucia rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, St. Lucia ranked #144 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does St. Lucia'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 St. Lucia is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #23 of 32.
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.