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

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

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

In 2023, Bulgaria ranked #116 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Bulgaria'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 Bulgaria is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #12 of 51.

Bulgaria: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Bulgaria: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Bulgaria's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 25.60.

That's up 0.4% from 2022, the highest value since 2011.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Bulgaria ranks #116 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #12 of 51.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 28.10; 2004
Trough: 25.40; 2014
1-year change: +0.4%
5-year change: +0.8%; +0.2% / yr
10-year change: +0.4%; +0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	25.6000
2022	25.5000
2021	25.4000
2020	25.4000
2019	25.4000
2018	25.4000
2017	25.4000
2016	25.4000
2015	25.4000
2014	25.4000

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 Bulgaria's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Bulgaria's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 25.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Bulgaria's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Bulgaria's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.4% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Bulgaria rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Bulgaria ranked #116 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Bulgaria'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 Bulgaria is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #12 of 51.
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.