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

Jamaica: Prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) was 12.9% in 2019. ▼ Falling

Latest (2019)
12.9%
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
132nd
of 194 countries
All-time high
14.7%
in 2000
All-time low
12.4%
in 2011
Years of data
20
2000–2019

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

0510152000200920192000: 14.72001: 14.42002: 14.12003: 13.82004: 13.62005: 13.32006: 13.22007: 132008: 12.82009: 12.72010: 12.52011: 12.42012: 12.42013: 12.42014: 12.42015: 12.52016: 12.62017: 12.62018: 12.72019: 12.9

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

Jamaica recorded 12.9% for prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) in 2019.

The figure is up 1.6% on the previous year and up 1.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Jamaica peaked at 14.7% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 12.4%, in 2011.

Jamaica ranks 132nd of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

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 Jamaica, year by year

Annual values for Prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) (%) in Jamaica, 2000 to 2019.
Year Value Change
2000 14.7%
2001 14.4% -2.0%
2002 14.1% -2.1%
2003 13.8% -2.1%
2004 13.6% -1.4%
2005 13.3% -2.2%
2006 13.2% -0.8%
2007 13.0% -1.5%
2008 12.8% -1.5%
2009 12.7% -0.8%
2010 12.5% -1.6%
2011 12.4% -0.8%
2012 12.4% +0.0%
2013 12.4% +0.0%
2014 12.4% +0.0%
2015 12.5% +0.8%
2016 12.6% +0.8%
2017 12.6% +0.0%
2018 12.7% +0.8%
2019 12.9% +1.6%

Jamaica compared with similar countries

  • Jamaica's 12.9% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 15.1%, 85% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
  • Jamaica's 12.9% is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 11.8%, 1.1× the median. (32 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 13.6% 12.7% 14.7% 10
2010s 12.5% 12.4% 12.9% 10

Countries ranked near Jamaica

  1. 129 Lesotho 13.2% compare
  2. 130 Ethiopia 13.1% compare
  3. 130 Dominica 13.1% compare
  4. 133 Belize 12.8% compare
  5. 134 Poland 12.7% compare
  6. 135 Cuba 12.3% compare
  7. 135 North Macedonia 12.3% compare

See the full ranking of 209 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Jamaica?
Prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Jamaica was 12.9% 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 Jamaica?
The highest recorded value was 14.7% in 2000.
What is the lowest prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) recorded in Jamaica?
The lowest recorded value was 12.4% in 2011.
How does Jamaica rank for prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49)?
Jamaica ranks 132nd out of 194 countries with data for 2019.
Is prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) rising or falling in Jamaica?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Jamaica 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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