How does Viet Nam rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)?

In 2019, Viet Nam ranked #119 out of 190 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months).

Viet Nam: Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)

Name: Viet Nam: Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)
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In 2019, Viet Nam's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 22.90.

That's up 2.2% from 2018, the highest value since 2008.

The global average for this indicator in 2019 was 33.69 . Viet Nam ranks #119 globally out of 190 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #21 of 30.

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

Trend (2000–2019)

Highlights

Peak: 33.60; 2000
Trough: 21.10; 2013
1-year change: +2.2%
5-year change: +8.0%; +1.6% / yr
10-year change: +1.8%; +0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)
2019	22.9000
2018	22.4000
2017	21.9000
2016	21.6000
2015	21.4000
2014	21.2000
2013	21.1000
2012	21.2000
2011	21.4000
2010	21.9000

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 Viet Nam's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) in 2019?: In 2019, Viet Nam's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) was 22.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Viet Nam's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rising or falling?: Viet Nam's Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months) rose 2.2% from 2018 to 2019.
How does Viet Nam rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months)?: In 2019, Viet Nam ranked #119 out of 190 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among children (% of children ages 6-59 months).
How does Viet Nam'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 Viet Nam is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #21 of 30.
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.