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

Eritrea: Prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) was 19.0% in 2019. ▬ Flat

Latest (2019)
19.0%
Change on year
up 1.1%
World rank
59th
of 194 countries
All-time high
19.4%
in 2000
All-time low
18.2%
in 2010
Years of data
20
2000–2019

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

051015202000200920192000: 19.42001: 19.22002: 19.22003: 19.12004: 192005: 18.92006: 18.82007: 18.62008: 18.52009: 18.32010: 18.22011: 18.22012: 18.22013: 18.22014: 18.32015: 18.52016: 18.62017: 18.72018: 18.82019: 19

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Eritrea is 19.0%, measured in 2019.

The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 3.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Eritrea peaked at 19.4% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 18.2%, in 2010.

Eritrea ranks 59th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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

Annual values for Prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) (%) in Eritrea, 2000 to 2019.
Year Value Change
2000 19.4%
2001 19.2% -1.0%
2002 19.2% +0.0%
2003 19.1% -0.5%
2004 19.0% -0.5%
2005 18.9% -0.5%
2006 18.8% -0.5%
2007 18.6% -1.1%
2008 18.5% -0.5%
2009 18.3% -1.1%
2010 18.2% -0.5%
2011 18.2% +0.0%
2012 18.2% +0.0%
2013 18.2% +0.0%
2014 18.3% +0.5%
2015 18.5% +1.1%
2016 18.6% +0.5%
2017 18.7% +0.5%
2018 18.8% +0.5%
2019 19.0% +1.1%

Eritrea compared with similar countries

  • Eritrea's 19.0% is below the median for low income countries, which is 21.9%, 87% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
  • Eritrea's 19.0% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 21.4%, 89% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 18.9% 18.3% 19.4% 10
2010s 18.5% 18.2% 19.0% 10

Countries ranked near Eritrea

  1. 56 Algeria 19.1% compare
  2. 56 Burundi 19.1% compare
  3. 56 Tanzania, United Republic of 19.1% compare
  4. 59 Sudan 19.0% compare
  5. 59 Cook Islands 19.0% compare
  6. 62 Marshall Islands 18.8% compare
  7. 62 Kiribati 18.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Eritrea?
Prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Eritrea was 19.0% 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 Eritrea?
The highest recorded value was 19.4% in 2000.
What is the lowest prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) recorded in Eritrea?
The lowest recorded value was 18.2% in 2010.
How does Eritrea rank for prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49)?
Eritrea ranks 59th out of 194 countries with data for 2019.
Is prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) rising or falling in Eritrea?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Eritrea 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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