United States: Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
In , United States's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 15.10.
That's up 5.6% from 2022, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.48 . United States ranks #175 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 2.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.NPRG.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 15.10
- Trough
- 7.70
- 1-year change
- +5.6%
- 5-year change
- +23.8%
- +4.4% / yr
- 10-year change
- +37.3%
- +3.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) |
|---|---|
| 15.1000 | |
| 14.3000 | |
| 13.6000 | |
| 13.1000 | |
| 12.6000 | |
| 12.2000 | |
| 12.0000 | |
| 11.8000 | |
| 11.5000 | |
| 11.3000 |
About Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)
Prevalence of anemia, non-pregnant women, is the percentage of non-pregnant women whose hemoglobin level is less than 120 grams per liter at sea level.
Indicator code: SH.ANM.NPRG.ZS • Category: Health & Population
Frequently asked questions
- What was United States's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?
- In 2023, United States's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) was 15.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United States's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?
- United States's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) rose 5.6% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does United States rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49)?
- In 2023, United States ranked #175 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49).
- How does United States's Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) compare to the world average?
- The global average for Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023 was 27.48, so United States is below the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 2.
- What is Prevalence of anemia among non-pregnant women (% of women ages 15-49) and how is it measured?
- Prevalence of anemia, non-pregnant women, is the percentage of non-pregnant women whose hemoglobin level is less than 120 grams per liter at sea level.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.NPRG.ZS), CC BY 4.0.