In Ethiopia, the prevalence of anemia among children in children ages 6-59 months currently stands at 52.1%, reflecting an increase of 0.5% (1.0%) since 2018.
Prevalence of anemia among children in children ages 6-59 months in Ethiopia
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 2000 to 2019
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
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Anemia among children
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Ethiopia Anemia among children between 2000 and 2019
| Period | Anemia among children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 52.1% | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 51.6% | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 51.2% | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 50.9% | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 50.5% | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 50.3% | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 50.4% | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 50.6% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 51% | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 51.6% | 1% |
| 2009 | 52.6% | 1.2% |
| 2008 | 53.8% | 1.5% |
| 2007 | 55.3% | 1.6% |
| 2006 | 56.9% | 1.6% |
| 2005 | 58.5% | 1.9% |
| 2004 | 60.4% | 2% |
| 2003 | 62.4% | 2% |
| 2002 | 64.4% | 2.1% |
| 2001 | 66.5% | 2% |
| 2000 | 68.5% |