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

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

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

In 2023, Bhutan ranked #65 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Bhutan'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 Bhutan is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.

Bhutan: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Bhutan: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Bhutan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 32.60.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Bhutan ranks #65 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 of 6.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 39.20; 2004
Trough: 32.60; 2022
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: -2.7%; -0.5% / yr
10-year change: -6.6%; -0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	32.6000
2022	32.6000
2021	32.8000
2020	33.0000
2019	33.2000
2018	33.5000
2017	33.8000
2016	34.0000
2015	34.2000
2014	34.6000

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 Bhutan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Bhutan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 32.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bhutan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Bhutan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Bhutan rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Bhutan ranked #65 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Bhutan'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 Bhutan is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #5 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.