United Kingdom: Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)
In , United Kingdom's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 15.50.
That's up 3.3% from 2018, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2019 was 33.69 . United Kingdom ranks #161 globally out of 190 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #30 of 49.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.CHLD.ZS) • Data as of 2019
Trend (2000–2019)
Highlights
- Peak
- 15.50
- Trough
- 13.50
- 1-year change
- +3.3%
- 5-year change
- +10.7%
- +2.1% / yr
- 10-year change
- +13.1%
- +1.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) |
|---|---|
| 15.5000 | |
| 15.0000 | |
| 14.7000 | |
| 14.4000 | |
| 14.2000 | |
| 14.0000 | |
| 13.8000 | |
| 13.8000 | |
| 13.8000 | |
| 13.7000 |
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 United Kingdom's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) in 2019?
- In 2019, United Kingdom's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 15.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United Kingdom's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rising or falling?
- United Kingdom's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rose 3.3% from 2018 to 2019.
- How does United Kingdom rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)?
- In 2019, United Kingdom ranked #161 out of 190 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months).
- How does United Kingdom'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 Kingdom is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #30 of 49.
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.CHLD.ZS), CC BY 4.0.