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

Benin's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.2% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Benin ranked #2 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Benin'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 Benin is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 48.

Benin: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Benin: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Benin's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 60.20.

That's up 0.2% from 2022, the highest value since 2013.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Benin ranks #2 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 66.10; 2004
Trough: 59.90; 2016
1-year change: +0.2%
5-year change: +0.3%; +0.1% / yr
10-year change: -0.3%; 0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	60.2000
2022	60.1000
2021	60.0000
2020	60.0000
2019	60.1000
2018	60.0000
2017	60.0000
2016	59.9000
2015	60.0000
2014	60.1000

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 Benin's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Benin's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 60.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Benin's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Benin's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.2% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Benin rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Benin ranked #2 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Benin'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 Benin is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #2 of 48.
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.