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2 Zero hunger

Target 2.2

By 2030, end all forms of malnutrition, including achieving, by 2025, the internationally agreed targets on stunting and wasting in children under 5 years of age, and address the nutritional needs of adolescent girls, pregnant and lactating women and older persons.

Indicators

2.2.1 2.2.2

2.2.3

2.2.4

Prevalence of anaemia in women aged 15 to 49 years, by pregnancy status (percentage)

Definition

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 17 percent of women aged 15-49 were affected by anaemia in 2023. WHO’s estimate is disaggregated by pregnant and non-pregnant women and is available on the UN website for Sustainable Development Goal data.

Last updated:

10-06-2026