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

Spain: Prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) was 8.4% in 2019. ▲ Rising

Latest (2019)
8.4%
Change on year
up 2.4%
World rank
170th
of 194 countries
All-time high
8.4%
in 2019
All-time low
6.8%
in 2001
Years of data
20
2000–2019

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

024682000200920192000: 6.92001: 6.82002: 6.82003: 6.82004: 6.82005: 6.92006: 72007: 7.12008: 7.12009: 7.22010: 7.32011: 7.42012: 7.52013: 7.62014: 7.72015: 7.82016: 7.92017: 8.12018: 8.22019: 8.4

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Spain is 8.4%, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 16.7% over ten years.

Over the whole period, prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Spain peaked at 8.4% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 6.8%, in 2001.

That places Spain 170th out of 194 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the bottom quarter.

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

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

Annual values for Prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) (%) in Spain, 2000 to 2019.
Year Value Change
2000 6.9%
2001 6.8% -1.4%
2002 6.8% +0.0%
2003 6.8% +0.0%
2004 6.8% +0.0%
2005 6.9% +1.5%
2006 7.0% +1.4%
2007 7.1% +1.4%
2008 7.1% +0.0%
2009 7.2% +1.4%
2010 7.3% +1.4%
2011 7.4% +1.4%
2012 7.5% +1.4%
2013 7.6% +1.3%
2014 7.7% +1.3%
2015 7.8% +1.3%
2016 7.9% +1.3%
2017 8.1% +2.5%
2018 8.2% +1.2%
2019 8.4% +2.4%

Spain compared with similar countries

  • Spain's 8.4% is below the median for high income countries, which is 9.7%, 87% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
  • Spain's 8.4% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 12.3%, 68% of the median. (51 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 6.9% 6.8% 7.2% 10
2010s 7.8% 7.3% 8.4% 10

Countries ranked near Spain

  1. 168 Monaco 8.5% compare
  2. 168 San Marino 8.5% compare
  3. 170 Denmark 8.4% compare
  4. 170 Germany 8.4% compare
  5. 173 Portugal 8.3% compare
  6. 173 Andorra 8.3% compare
  7. 173 Norway 8.3% compare
  8. 173 Israel 8.3% compare
  9. 173 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 8.3% compare
  10. 173 Switzerland 8.3% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Spain?
Prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Spain was 8.4% 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 Spain?
The highest recorded value was 8.4% in 2019.
What is the lowest prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) recorded in Spain?
The lowest recorded value was 6.8% in 2001.
How does Spain rank for prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49)?
Spain ranks 170th out of 194 countries with data for 2019.
Is prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) rising or falling in Spain?
Over the last ten years it is up 16.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Spain 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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