Is Algeria's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?

Algeria's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.1% from 2022 to 2023.

How does Algeria rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?

In 2023, Algeria ranked #56 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Algeria's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) compare to the world average?

The global average for Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023 was 30.41, so Algeria is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #7 of 23.

Algeria: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Algeria: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Algeria's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 35.20.

That's up 1.1% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Algeria ranks #56 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #7 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.PRG.ANEM) • Data as of 2023

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 35.20; 2023
Trough: 33.20; 2013
1-year change: +1.1%
5-year change: +4.8%; +0.9% / yr
10-year change: +6.0%; +0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	35.2000
2022	34.8000
2021	34.3000
2020	34.1000
2019	33.8000
2018	33.6000
2017	33.4000
2016	33.3000
2015	33.2000
2014	33.2000

About Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Prevalence of anemia, pregnant women, is the percentage of pregnant women whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter at sea level.

Indicator code: SH.PRG.ANEM • Category: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was Algeria's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Algeria's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 35.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Algeria's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Algeria's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.1% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Algeria rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Algeria ranked #56 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Algeria's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) compare to the world average?: The global average for Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023 was 30.41, so Algeria is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #7 of 23.
What is Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) and how is it measured?: Prevalence of anemia, pregnant women, is the percentage of pregnant women whose hemoglobin level is less than 110 grams per liter at sea level.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.PRG.ANEM), CC BY 4.0.