Countries with the highest prevalence of anemia among children in 2019

In 2019, the countries with the highest prevalence of anemia among children aged under five years were Yemen, Mali, and Burkina Faso. At that time, almost 80 percent of children in Yemen were estimated to be suffering from anemia. Risk factors for anemia among children include being born premature or with a low birth weight, living impoverished, a diet low in iron and other vitamins and minerals, and certain diseases and illnesses such as kidney disease, autoimmune diseases, and some cancers. This statistic shows the countries with the highest prevalence of anemia among children worldwide in 2019.