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

In 2023, Syrian Arab Republic ranked #64 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).

Syrian Arab Republic: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)

Name: Syrian Arab Republic: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, Syrian Arab Republic's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 31.00.

That's up 1.6% from 2022, the highest value since 2004.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . Syrian Arab Republic ranks #64 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 of 23.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak: 31.00; 2004
Trough: 28.90; 2014
1-year change: +1.6%
5-year change: +5.8%; +1.1% / yr
10-year change: +6.9%; +0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	31.0000
2022	30.5000
2021	30.1000
2020	29.8000
2019	29.5000
2018	29.3000
2017	29.2000
2016	29.1000
2015	28.9000
2014	28.9000

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 Syrian Arab Republic's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, Syrian Arab Republic's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 31.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Syrian Arab Republic's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: Syrian Arab Republic's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 1.6% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Syrian Arab Republic rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, Syrian Arab Republic ranked #64 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does Syrian Arab Republic'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 Syrian Arab Republic is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 of 23.
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.