Gambia GM: Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Aged 6-59 Months

2000 - 2019 | Yearly | % | World Bank

Gambia GM: Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Aged 6-59 Months data was reported at 52.300 % in 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 55.300 % for 2018. Gambia GM: Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Aged 6-59 Months data is updated yearly, averaging 71.400 % from Dec 2000 (Median) to 2019, with 20 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.000 % in 2001 and a record low of 52.300 % in 2019. Gambia GM: Prevalence of Anemia among Children: % of Children Aged 6-59 Months data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Gambia – Table GM.World Bank.WDI: Social: Health Statistics. Prevalence of anemia, children ages 6-59 months, is the percentage of children ages 6-59 months whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter, adjusted for altitude.;World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory Data Repository/World Health Statistics.;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
52.300 2019 55.300 2018 52.300 2019 75.000 2001 % yearly 2000 - 2019

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Gambia Key Series

National Accounts Last Frequency Range
Forecast: GDP PPP Per Capita (PPP Intl $) 3,464.005 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Nominal GDP Per Capita (USD) 1,058.999 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Real GDP Growth (%) 5.000 2027 yearly 1980 - 2027
Government and Public Finance Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Government Expenditure (GMD bn) 56.764 2029 yearly 2000 - 2029
Forecast: Government Net Debt (GMD bn) 130.180 2029 yearly 2000 - 2029
Forecast: Government Revenue (GMD bn) 55.335 2029 yearly 2000 - 2029
Demographic and Labour Market Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Population (Person mn) 3.066 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Forecast: Unemployment Rate (%) 0.000 yearly -
Inflation Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Consumer Price Index Growth (%) 5.000 2028 yearly 1980 - 2028
Balance of Payments Last Frequency Range
Forecast: Current Account Balance (USD bn) -0.046 2029 yearly 1980 - 2029

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