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

Vietnam: Prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) was 14.0% in 2019. ▼ Falling

Latest (2019)
14.0%
Change on year
up 3.7%
World rank
124th
of 194 countries
All-time high
18.4%
in 2000
All-time low
11.9%
in 2011
Years of data
20
2000–2019

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

051015202000200920192000: 18.42001: 17.52002: 16.72003: 15.92004: 15.22005: 14.42006: 13.82007: 13.22008: 12.72009: 12.32010: 12.12011: 11.92012: 11.92013: 12.12014: 12.22015: 12.52016: 12.82017: 13.12018: 13.52019: 14

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Vietnam is 14.0%, measured in 2019.

The figure is up 3.7% on the previous year and up 13.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Vietnam peaked at 18.4% in 2000 and was at its lowest, 11.9%, in 2011.

Vietnam ranks 124th 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 Vietnam, year by year

Annual values for Prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) (%) in Vietnam, 2000 to 2019.
Year Value Change
2000 18.4%
2001 17.5% -4.9%
2002 16.7% -4.6%
2003 15.9% -4.8%
2004 15.2% -4.4%
2005 14.4% -5.3%
2006 13.8% -4.2%
2007 13.2% -4.3%
2008 12.7% -3.8%
2009 12.3% -3.1%
2010 12.1% -1.6%
2011 11.9% -1.7%
2012 11.9% +0.0%
2013 12.1% +1.7%
2014 12.2% +0.8%
2015 12.5% +2.5%
2016 12.8% +2.4%
2017 13.1% +2.3%
2018 13.5% +3.1%
2019 14.0% +3.7%

Vietnam compared with similar countries

  • Vietnam's 14.0% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 15.1%, 93% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
  • Vietnam's 14.0% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 18.2%, 77% of the median. (30 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 15.0% 12.3% 18.4% 10
2010s 12.6% 11.9% 14.0% 10

Countries ranked near Vietnam

  1. 121 Croatia 14.3% compare
  2. 122 Paraguay 14.2% compare
  3. 123 Panama 14.1% compare
  4. 124 Namibia 14.0% compare
  5. 126 Lithuania 13.9% compare
  6. 127 Belarus 13.7% 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 Vietnam?
Prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Vietnam was 14.0% 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 Vietnam?
The highest recorded value was 18.4% in 2000.
What is the lowest prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) recorded in Vietnam?
The lowest recorded value was 11.9% in 2011.
How does Vietnam rank for prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49)?
Vietnam ranks 124th out of 194 countries with data for 2019.
Is prevalence of anaemia in non-pregnant women (aged 15-49) rising or falling in Vietnam?
Over the last ten years it is up 13.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Vietnam 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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