How does West Bank and Gaza rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?

In 2023, West Bank and Gaza ranked #103 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).

West Bank and Gaza: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)

Name: West Bank and Gaza: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
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In 2023, West Bank and Gaza's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 24.80.

That's up 1.2% from 2022, the highest value since 2008.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 27.65 . West Bank and Gaza ranks #103 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.ALLW.ZS) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 26.00; 2004
Trough: 23.90; 2014
1-year change: +1.2%
5-year change: +3.8%; +0.7% / yr
10-year change: +3.3%; +0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)
2023	24.8000
2022	24.5000
2021	24.2000
2020	24.0000
2019	24.0000
2018	23.9000
2017	23.9000
2016	23.9000
2015	23.9000
2014	23.9000

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 West Bank and Gaza's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) in 2023?: In 2023, West Bank and Gaza's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) was 24.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is West Bank and Gaza's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rising or falling?: West Bank and Gaza's Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49) rose 1.2% from 2022 to 2023.
How does West Bank and Gaza rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49)?: In 2023, West Bank and Gaza ranked #103 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (% of women ages 15-49).
How does West Bank and Gaza'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 West Bank and Gaza is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 of 23.
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.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.ANM.ALLW.ZS), CC BY 4.0.