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

Australia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) fell 0.7% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Australia ranked #189 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Australia'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 Australia is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #29 of 30.

Australia: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

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In 2023, Australia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 13.90.

That's down 0.7% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Australia ranks #189 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #29 of 30.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 17.70; 2004
Trough: 13.90; 2023
1-year change: -0.7%
5-year change: -4.1%; -0.8% / yr
10-year change: -10.3%; -1.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	13.9000
2022	14.0000
2021	14.0000
2020	14.2000
2019	14.3000
2018	14.5000
2017	14.7000
2016	14.9000
2015	15.1000
2014	15.3000

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 Australia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Australia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 13.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Australia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Australia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) fell 0.7% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Australia rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Australia ranked #189 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Australia'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 Australia is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #29 of 30.
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.