Prevalence of anemia in children in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis: Prevalence of anemia in children was 20.4 in 2019. ▼ Falling
Prevalence of anemia in children in Saint Kitts and Nevis, 2000–2019
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for prevalence of anemia in children in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 20.4, measured in 2019. That is the lowest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is down 13.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of anemia in children in Saint Kitts and Nevis peaked at 25.5 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 20.4, in 2017.
Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 130th of 190 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 anemia in children in Saint Kitts and Nevis, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 25.5 | — |
| 2001 | 25 | -2.0% |
| 2002 | 24.7 | -1.2% |
| 2003 | 24.5 | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 24.4 | -0.4% |
| 2005 | 24.3 | -0.4% |
| 2006 | 24.2 | -0.4% |
| 2007 | 24 | -0.8% |
| 2008 | 23.9 | -0.4% |
| 2009 | 23.7 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 23.5 | -0.8% |
| 2011 | 22.8 | -3.0% |
| 2012 | 22.4 | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 21.8 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 21.3 | -2.3% |
| 2015 | 21 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 20.7 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 20.4 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 20.4 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 20.4 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.42 | 23.7 | 25.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 21.47 | 20.4 | 23.5 | 10 |
Countries ranked near Saint Kitts and Nevis
- 127 Mexico 21.7 compare
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- 130 North Macedonia 20.4 compare
- 130 United Arab Emirates 20.4 compare
- 133 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 20.3 compare
More reference data data for Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0022 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.0041 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0064 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.0064 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0072 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0041 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.019 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.0311 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of anemia in children in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Prevalence of anemia in children in Saint Kitts and Nevis was 20.4 in 2019, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest prevalence of anemia in children recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The highest recorded value was 25.5 in 2000.
- What is the lowest prevalence of anemia in children recorded in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The lowest recorded value was 20.4 in 2017.
- How does Saint Kitts and Nevis rank for prevalence of anemia in children?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks 130th out of 190 countries with data for 2019.
- Is prevalence of anemia in children rising or falling in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- Over the last ten years it is down 13.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Saint Kitts and Nevis 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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