Prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Costa Rica

Costa Rica: Prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) was 10.1% in 2019. ▼ Falling

Latest (2019)
10.1%
Change on year
up 3.1%
World rank
153rd
of 194 countries
All-time high
11.5%
in 2000
All-time low
9.0%
in 2010
Years of data
20
2000–2019

Prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Costa Rica, 2000–2019

02.557.51012.52000200920192000: 11.52001: 11.22002: 10.82003: 10.62004: 10.32005: 102006: 9.82007: 9.52008: 9.32009: 9.12010: 92011: 92012: 92013: 92014: 9.12015: 9.32016: 9.42017: 9.62018: 9.82019: 10.1

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Costa Rica is 10.1%, measured in 2019.

The figure is up 3.1% on the previous year and up 11.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Costa Rica peaked at 11.5% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 9.0%, in 2010.

That places Costa Rica 153rd out of 194 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 20 years of available data.

Prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Costa Rica, year by year

Annual values for Prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) (%) in Costa Rica, 2000 to 2019.
Year Value Change
2000 11.5%
2001 11.2% -2.6%
2002 10.8% -3.6%
2003 10.6% -1.9%
2004 10.3% -2.8%
2005 10.0% -2.9%
2006 9.8% -2.0%
2007 9.5% -3.1%
2008 9.3% -2.1%
2009 9.1% -2.2%
2010 9.0% -1.1%
2011 9.0% +0.0%
2012 9.0% +0.0%
2013 9.0% +0.0%
2014 9.1% +1.1%
2015 9.3% +2.2%
2016 9.4% +1.1%
2017 9.6% +2.1%
2018 9.8% +2.1%
2019 10.1% +3.1%

Costa Rica compared with similar countries

  • Costa Rica's 10.1% is above the median for high income countries, which is 9.7%, 1.0× the median. (63 countries reporting)
  • Costa Rica's 10.1% is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 11.8%, 86% of the median. (32 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 10.2% 9.1% 11.5% 10
2010s 9.3% 9.0% 10.1% 10

Countries ranked near Costa Rica

  1. 150 Rwanda 10.4% compare
  2. 151 Nicaragua 10.3% compare
  3. 152 Bahamas 10.2% compare
  4. 154 Belgium 9.7% compare
  5. 155 Mexico 9.5% compare
  6. 156 Greece 9.4% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Costa Rica?
Prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Costa Rica was 10.1% in 2019, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) recorded in Costa Rica?
The highest recorded value was 11.5% in 2000.
What is the lowest prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) recorded in Costa Rica?
The lowest recorded value was 9.0% in 2010.
How does Costa Rica rank for prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49)?
Costa Rica ranks 153rd out of 194 countries with data for 2019.
Is prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) rising or falling in Costa Rica?
Over the last ten years it is up 11.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Costa Rica data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) (%)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
209 places, 4,180 data points, 2000–2019
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