Africa (UNSDG) vs Lesotho: Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49

Africa (UNSDG)
35.89
in 2023
Lesotho
34.2
in 2023
Africa (UNSDG) rank
47th
Lesotho rank
48th

Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 over time

  • Africa (UNSDG)
  • Lesotho
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How they compare

Africa (UNSDG) currently reports 35.89 against 34.2 in Lesotho, a difference of 1.69.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Africa (UNSDG) has been ahead every year.

Africa (UNSDG) ranks 47th and Lesotho ranks 48th of 155 groups.

Africa (UNSDG) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Africa (UNSDG) Lesotho Difference Ahead
2000s 38.82 27.87 10.95 Africa (UNSDG)
2010s 34.74 24.99 9.75 Africa (UNSDG)
2020s 35.23 31.77 3.46 Africa (UNSDG)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49, Africa (UNSDG) or Lesotho?
Africa (UNSDG), at 35.89 against 34.2 in Lesotho as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 between Africa (UNSDG) and Lesotho?
1.69, with Africa (UNSDG) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (UNSDG) and Lesotho?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Africa (UNSDG) and Lesotho rank globally for prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49?
Africa (UNSDG) ranks 47th and Lesotho ranks 48th of 155 groups.
Where does this data come from?
UNICEF, published as Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 (Modeled Estimates). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 (Modeled Estimates)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
UNICEF Terms of Use (attribution required)
Coverage
349 places, 8,376 data points, 2000–2023
Last refreshed