United States: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
In , United States's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 15.00.
That's up 5.6% from 2022, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . 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.ALLW.ZS) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 15.00
- Trough
- 7.80
- 1-year change
- +5.6%
- 5-year change
- +23.0%
- +4.2% / yr
- 10-year change
- +36.4%
- +3.2% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) |
|---|---|
| 15.0000 | |
| 14.2000 | |
| 13.5000 | |
| 13.0000 | |
| 12.5000 | |
| 12.2000 | |
| 11.9000 | |
| 11.7000 | |
| 11.5000 | |
| 11.3000 |
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 United States's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?
- In 2023, United States's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 15.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is United States's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?
- United States's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 5.6% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does United States rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?
- In 2023, United States ranked #175 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
- How does United States'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 United States is below the world average. Within North America, it ranks #1 of 2.
- 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.ALLW.ZS), CC BY 4.0.