In Nigeria, the prevalence of anemia among children in children ages 6-59 months stands at 68.9% currently, a decrease of 0.8% (-1.1%) compared to 2018.
Prevalence of anemia among children in children ages 6-59 months in Nigeria
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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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Nigeria Anemia among children between 2000 and 2019
| Period | Anemia among children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 68.9% | 0.8% |
| 2018 | 69.7% | 0.7% |
| 2017 | 70.4% | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 70.9% | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 71.3% | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 71.5% | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 71.8% | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 71.9% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 72.2% | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 72.6% | 0.5% |
| 2009 | 73.1% | 0.5% |
| 2008 | 73.6% | 0.7% |
| 2007 | 74.3% | 0.7% |
| 2006 | 75% | 0.8% |
| 2005 | 75.8% | 0.8% |
| 2004 | 76.6% | 0.8% |
| 2003 | 77.4% | 0.7% |
| 2002 | 78.1% | 0.6% |
| 2001 | 78.7% | 0.6% |
| 2000 | 79.3% |