Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) was 17.6 % in 2023. ▼ Falling
Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in Saudi Arabia, 2000–2023
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in %.
Analysis
In 2023, prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in Saudi Arabia stood at 17.6 %.
The figure is up 1.1% on the previous year and down 6.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in Saudi Arabia peaked at 22.7 % in 2000 and was at its lowest, 17.4 %, in 2021.
Saudi Arabia ranks 141st of 177 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 24 years of available data.
Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 22.7 % | — |
| 2001 | 22.3 % | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 22 % | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 21.9 % | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 21.7 % | -0.9% |
| 2005 | 21.6 % | -0.5% |
| 2006 | 21.3 % | -1.4% |
| 2007 | 21 % | -1.4% |
| 2008 | 20.7 % | -1.4% |
| 2009 | 20.3 % | -1.9% |
| 2010 | 19.9 % | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 19.5 % | -2.0% |
| 2012 | 19.2 % | -1.5% |
| 2013 | 18.9 % | -1.6% |
| 2014 | 18.7 % | -1.1% |
| 2015 | 18.4 % | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 18.2 % | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 18 % | -1.1% |
| 2018 | 17.8 % | -1.1% |
| 2019 | 17.6 % | -1.1% |
| 2020 | 17.5 % | -0.6% |
| 2021 | 17.4 % | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 17.4 % | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 17.6 % | +1.1% |
Saudi Arabia compared with similar countries
- Saudi Arabia's 17.6 % is below the median for high income countries, which is 18.7 %, 94% of the median. (55 countries reporting)
- Saudi Arabia's 17.6 % is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 29.5 %, 60% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.55 % | 20.3 % | 22.7 % | 10 |
| 2010s | 18.62 % | 17.6 % | 19.9 % | 10 |
| 2020s | 17.48 % | 17.4 % | 17.6 % | 4 |
Countries ranked near Saudi Arabia
More agriculture & rural data for Saudi Arabia
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 5.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.0259 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 894.48 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 3.68 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.1539 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 2.6% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 2.6% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 0.3% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 0.6% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in Saudi Arabia?
- Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) in Saudi Arabia was 17.6 % in 2023, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 22.7 % in 2000.
- What is the lowest prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 17.4 % in 2021.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years)?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 141st out of 177 countries with data for 2023.
- Is prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Prevalence of anemia among women of reproductive age (15-49 years) (percent) — Value. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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