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United Arab Emirates: Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)

In , United Arab Emirates's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 20.40.

That's up 2.0% from 2018, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2019 was 33.69 . United Arab Emirates ranks #131 globally out of 190 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 of 22.

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

Trend (2000–2019)

United Arab Emirates Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) trend

Highlights

Peak
20.40
Trough
18.70
1-year change
+2.0%
5-year change
+5.7%
+1.1% / yr
10-year change
+5.2%
+0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)
20.4000
20.0000
19.6000
19.4000
19.3000
19.3000
19.4000
19.5000
19.4000
19.3000

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.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was United Arab Emirates's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) in 2019?
In 2019, United Arab Emirates's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 20.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Arab Emirates's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rising or falling?
United Arab Emirates's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rose 2.0% from 2018 to 2019.
How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)?
In 2019, United Arab Emirates ranked #131 out of 190 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months).
How does United Arab Emirates'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 United Arab Emirates is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 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.