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

Bahamas, The's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.4% from 2022 to 2023.

How does Bahamas, The rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?

In 2023, Bahamas, The ranked #146 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Bahamas, The'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 Bahamas, The is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #27 of 32.

Bahamas, The: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

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In 2023, Bahamas, The's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 24.10.

That's up 0.4% from 2022, the highest value since 2005.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Bahamas, The ranks #146 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #27 of 32.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 24.90; 2004
Trough: 22.30; 2012
1-year change: +0.4%
5-year change: +3.0%; +0.6% / yr
10-year change: +7.1%; +0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	24.1000
2022	24.0000
2021	23.8000
2020	23.7000
2019	23.6000
2018	23.4000
2017	23.3000
2016	23.1000
2015	22.8000
2014	22.6000

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 Bahamas, The's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Bahamas, The's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 24.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bahamas, The's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Bahamas, The's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.4% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Bahamas, The rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Bahamas, The ranked #146 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Bahamas, The'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 Bahamas, The is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #27 of 32.
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.