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

Burundi's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.8% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Burundi ranked #27 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Burundi'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 Burundi is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 of 48.

Burundi: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Burundi: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Burundi's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 44.70.

That's up 1.8% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Burundi ranks #27 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 44.70; 2023
Trough: 37.00; 2010
1-year change: +1.8%
5-year change: +8.8%; +1.7% / yr
10-year change: +18.3%; +1.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	44.7000
2022	43.9000
2021	43.1000
2020	42.4000
2019	41.7000
2018	41.1000
2017	40.5000
2016	39.8000
2015	39.1000
2014	38.4000

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 Burundi's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Burundi's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 44.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Burundi's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Burundi's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.8% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Burundi rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Burundi ranked #27 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Burundi'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 Burundi is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #25 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.