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

Asia (UNSDG)
33.59
in 2023
South Africa
31.2
in 2023
Asia (UNSDG) rank
62nd
South Africa rank
63rd

Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 over time

  • Asia (UNSDG)
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Asia (UNSDG) currently reports 33.59 against 31.2 in South Africa, a difference of 2.39.

That makes Asia (UNSDG)'s figure about 1.1 times South Africa's.

The two have swapped places 1 time across 24 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.

Asia (UNSDG) ranks 62nd and South Africa ranks 63rd of 155 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade Asia (UNSDG) South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 31.34 30.1 1.24 Asia (UNSDG)
2010s 31.1 27.09 4.01 Asia (UNSDG)
2020s 32.88 30.07 2.81 Asia (UNSDG)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49, Asia (UNSDG) or South Africa?
Asia (UNSDG), at 33.59 against 31.2 in South Africa as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 between Asia (UNSDG) and South Africa?
2.39, with Asia (UNSDG) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Asia (UNSDG) and South Africa?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Asia (UNSDG) and South Africa rank globally for prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49?
Asia (UNSDG) ranks 62nd and South Africa ranks 63rd 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