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

Bangladesh's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Bangladesh ranked #43 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Bangladesh'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 Bangladesh is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.

Bangladesh: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Bangladesh: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Bangladesh's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 38.60.

That's up 0.0% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Bangladesh ranks #43 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 46.60; 2004
Trough: 38.60; 2022
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: -3.3%; -0.7% / yr
10-year change: -8.5%; -0.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	38.6000
2022	38.6000
2021	38.7000
2020	39.1000
2019	39.5000
2018	39.9000
2017	40.3000
2016	40.8000
2015	41.2000
2014	41.7000

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 Bangladesh's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Bangladesh's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 38.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bangladesh's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Bangladesh's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Bangladesh rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Bangladesh ranked #43 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Bangladesh'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 Bangladesh is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #3 of 6.
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.