Prevalence of anemia in children in South Africa
South Africa: Prevalence of anemia in children was 44.4 in 2019. ▬ Flat
Latest (2019)
44.4
Change on year
up 3.5%
World rank
53rd
of 190 countries
All-time high
44.4
in 2019
All-time low
34.5
in 2012
Years of data
20
2000–2019
Prevalence of anemia in children in South Africa, 2000–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for prevalence of anemia in children in South Africa is 44.4, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.5% on the previous year and up 19.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of anemia in children in South Africa peaked at 44.4 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 34.5, in 2012.
That places South Africa 53rd out of 190 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.
Prevalence of anemia in children in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 41.3 | — |
| 2001 | 41 | -0.7% |
| 2002 | 40.7 | -0.7% |
| 2003 | 40.6 | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 40.8 | +0.5% |
| 2005 | 40.8 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 40.9 | +0.2% |
| 2007 | 40.1 | -2.0% |
| 2008 | 38.9 | -3.0% |
| 2009 | 37.2 | -4.4% |
| 2010 | 35.6 | -4.3% |
| 2011 | 34.6 | -2.8% |
| 2012 | 34.5 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 35.3 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | 36.6 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | 38 | +3.8% |
| 2016 | 39.6 | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 41.2 | +4.0% |
| 2018 | 42.9 | +4.1% |
| 2019 | 44.4 | +3.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 40.23 | 37.2 | 41.3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 38.27 | 34.5 | 44.4 | 10 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 50 Afghanistan 44.9 compare
- 51 Bhutan 44.7 compare
- 52 Nepal 44.6 compare
- 54 Cape Verde 44.1 compare
- 55 Botswana 43.3 compare
- 56 Bangladesh 43.1 compare
More reference data data for South Africa
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5111 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 8.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7468 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 13.63 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.49 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 63.65 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.07 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of anemia in children in South Africa?
- Prevalence of anemia in children in South Africa was 44.4 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest prevalence of anemia in children recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 44.4 in 2019.
- What is the lowest prevalence of anemia in children recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 34.5 in 2012.
- How does South Africa rank for prevalence of anemia in children?
- South Africa ranks 53rd out of 190 countries with data for 2019.
- Is prevalence of anemia in children rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Prevalence of anemia in children. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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