Congo, The Democratic Republic of the CD: Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Under 5

1990 - 2016 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Congo, The Democratic Republic of the CD: Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Under 5 data was reported at 63.200 % in 2016. This records a decrease from the previous number of 63.800 % for 2015. Congo, The Democratic Republic of the CD: Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Under 5 data is updated yearly, averaging 74.700 % from Dec 1990 to 2016, with 27 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 80.000 % in 1990 and a record low of 63.200 % in 2016. Congo, The Democratic Republic of the CD: Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Under 5 data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Democratic Republic of Congo – Table CD.World Bank: Health Statistics. Prevalence of anemia, children under age 5, is the percentage of children under age 5 whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter at sea level.; ; World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics (http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.1?lang=en).; Weighted average; Anemia is defined as a low blood haemoglobin concentration. Anaemia may result from a number of causes, with the most significant contributor being iron deficiency. Anaemia resulting from iron deficiency adversely affects cognitive and motor development and causes fatigue and low productivity. Children under age 5 and pregnant women have the highest risk for anemia.

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Last Previous Min Max Unit Frequency Range
63.200 2016 63.800 2015 63.200 2016 80.000 1990 % yearly 1990 - 2016

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Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 1,756.860 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 996.188 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 6.482 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
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Forecast: Government Expenditure (CDF bn) 54,625.080 2028 yearly 1996 - 2028
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Forecast: Population (Person mn) 117.314 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 0.000 yearly -
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Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 6.000 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
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Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -3.273 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028

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