Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) vs Lesotho: Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49

Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)
35.8
in 2023
Lesotho
34.2
in 2023
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) rank
51st
Lesotho rank
48th

Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 over time

  • Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)
  • Lesotho
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How they compare

Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) currently reports 35.8 against 34.2 in Lesotho, a difference of 1.6.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) has been ahead every year.

Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) ranks 51st and Lesotho ranks 48th of 155 groups.

Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) Lesotho Difference Ahead
2000s 32.51 27.87 4.64 Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)
2010s 33.57 24.99 8.58 Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)
2020s 35.13 31.77 3.36 Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) or Lesotho?
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions), at 35.8 against 34.2 in Lesotho as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 between Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) and Lesotho?
1.6, with Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) and Lesotho?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) and Lesotho rank globally for prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49?
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO regions) ranks 51st 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