Malaysia vs South Africa: Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49

Malaysia
31.3
in 2023
South Africa
31.2
in 2023
Malaysia rank
62nd
South Africa rank
63rd

Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 over time

  • Malaysia
  • South Africa
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How they compare

Malaysia currently reports 31.3 against 31.2 in South Africa, a difference of 0.1.

Across all 24 years both countries report, Malaysia has been ahead every year.

Malaysia ranks 62nd and South Africa ranks 63rd of 194 countries.

Malaysia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malaysia South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 33.06 30.1 2.96 Malaysia
2010s 32.73 27.09 5.64 Malaysia
2020s 31.52 30.07 1.45 Malaysia

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49, Malaysia or South Africa?
Malaysia, at 31.3 against 31.2 in South Africa as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 between Malaysia and South Africa?
0.1, with Malaysia ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malaysia and South Africa?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do Malaysia and South Africa rank globally for prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49?
Malaysia ranks 62nd and South Africa ranks 63rd of 194 countries.
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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About this data

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