(SDGRC) North Africa vs South Africa: Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49

(SDGRC) North Africa
32.37
in 2023
South Africa
31.2
in 2023
(SDGRC) North Africa rank
65th
South Africa rank
63rd

Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 over time

  • (SDGRC) North Africa
  • South Africa
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How they compare

(SDGRC) North Africa currently reports 32.37 against 31.2 in South Africa, a difference of 1.17.

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

(SDGRC) North Africa ranks 65th and South Africa ranks 63rd of 155 groups.

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

Head to head by decade

Decade (SDGRC) North Africa South Africa Difference Ahead
2000s 32.35 30.1 2.25 (SDGRC) North Africa
2010s 29.91 27.09 2.82 (SDGRC) North Africa
2020s 31.43 30.07 1.35 (SDGRC) North Africa

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49, (SDGRC) North Africa or South Africa?
(SDGRC) North Africa, at 32.37 against 31.2 in South Africa as of 2023.
What is the difference in prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 between (SDGRC) North Africa and South Africa?
1.17, with (SDGRC) North Africa ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for (SDGRC) North Africa and South Africa?
24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
How do (SDGRC) North Africa and South Africa rank globally for prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49?
(SDGRC) North Africa ranks 65th 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