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Syrian Arab Republic: Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)

In , Syrian Arab Republic's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 32.90.

That's up 1.2% from 2018, the highest value since .

The global average for this indicator in 2019 was 33.69 . Syrian Arab Republic ranks #78 globally out of 190 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #6 of 22.

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

Trend (2000–2019)

Syrian Arab Republic Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) trend 2010: Arab Spring begins
  • 2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak
33.30
Trough
30.50
1-year change
+1.2%
5-year change
+6.5%
+1.3% / yr
10-year change
+7.5%
+0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)
32.9000
32.5000
32.0000
31.6000
31.2000
30.9000
30.7000
30.6000
30.5000
30.5000

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Syrian Arab Republic's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) in 2019?
In 2019, Syrian Arab Republic's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 32.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Syrian Arab Republic's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rising or falling?
Syrian Arab Republic's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rose 1.2% from 2018 to 2019.
How does Syrian Arab Republic rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)?
In 2019, Syrian Arab Republic ranked #78 out of 190 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months).
How does Syrian Arab Republic'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 Syrian Arab Republic is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #6 of 22.
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.