How does Central African Republic rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?

In 2023, Central African Republic ranked #18 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

Central African Republic: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Central African Republic: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Central African Republic's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 48.40.

That's up 0.4% from 2022, the highest value since 2012.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Central African Republic ranks #18 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #18 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 51.00; 2004
Trough: 48.00; 2017
1-year change: +0.4%
5-year change: +0.8%; +0.2% / yr
10-year change: +0.2%; +0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	48.4000
2022	48.2000
2021	48.1000
2020	48.1000
2019	48.0000
2018	48.0000
2017	48.0000
2016	48.2000
2015	48.3000
2014	48.3000

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 Central African Republic's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Central African Republic's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 48.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Central African Republic's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Central African Republic's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.4% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Central African Republic rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Central African Republic ranked #18 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Central African Republic'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 Central African Republic is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #18 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.