Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 in África Oriental y Meridional

África Oriental y Meridional: Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 was 32.17 in 2023. ▼ Falling

Latest (2023)
32.17
Change on year
up 2.4%
Rank
68th
of 155 groups
All-time high
35.25
in 2000
All-time low
28.38
in 2012
Years of data
24
2000–2023

Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 in África Oriental y Meridional, 2000–2023

0102030402000201120232000: 35.22001: 34.52002: 33.82003: 33.22004: 32.52005: 31.92006: 31.22007: 30.52008: 29.92009: 29.32010: 28.82011: 28.52012: 28.42013: 28.42014: 28.62015: 28.82016: 29.12017: 29.32018: 29.62019: 29.92020: 30.32021: 30.82022: 31.42023: 32.2

Source: UNICEF.

Analysis

In 2023, prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 in África Oriental y Meridional stood at 32.17.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 2.4% on the previous year and up 13.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 in África Oriental y Meridional peaked at 35.25 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 28.38, in 2012.

That places África Oriental y Meridional 68th out of 155 groups with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.

The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.

Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 in África Oriental y Meridional, year by year

Annual values for Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 (Modeled Estimates) in África Oriental y Meridional, 2000 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2000 35.25
2001 34.54 -2.0%
2002 33.84 -2.0%
2003 33.19 -1.9%
2004 32.55 -1.9%
2005 31.89 -2.0%
2006 31.18 -2.2%
2007 30.52 -2.1%
2008 29.86 -2.2%
2009 29.27 -2.0%
2010 28.8 -1.6%
2011 28.52 -0.9%
2012 28.38 -0.5%
2013 28.43 +0.2%
2014 28.57 +0.5%
2015 28.8 +0.8%
2016 29.05 +0.9%
2017 29.33 +1.0%
2018 29.61 +0.9%
2019 29.9 +1.0%
2020 30.27 +1.2%
2021 30.79 +1.7%
2022 31.41 +2.0%
2023 32.17 +2.4%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 32.21 29.27 35.25 10
2010s 28.94 28.38 29.9 10
2020s 31.16 30.27 32.17 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 in África Oriental y Meridional?
Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 in África Oriental y Meridional was 32.17 in 2023, according to UNICEF.
What is the highest prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 recorded in África Oriental y Meridional?
The highest recorded value was 35.25 in 2000.
What is the lowest prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 recorded in África Oriental y Meridional?
The lowest recorded value was 28.38 in 2012.
How does África Oriental y Meridional rank for prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49?
África Oriental y Meridional ranks 68th out of 155 groups with data for 2023.
Is prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 rising or falling in África Oriental y Meridional?
Over the last ten years it is up 13.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this África Oriental y Meridional data come from?
The figures come from UNICEF, published as part of Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 (Modeled Estimates). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15-49 (Modeled Estimates)
Source
UNICEF
Licence
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Coverage
349 places, 8,376 data points, 2000–2023
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