Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?

Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.9% from 2022 to 2023.

How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?

In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #25 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'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 Congo, Dem. Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 of 48.

Congo, Dem. Rep.: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

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In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 45.10.

That's up 0.9% from 2022, the highest value since 2012.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Congo, Dem. Rep. ranks #25 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 49.50; 2004
Trough: 44.30; 2017
1-year change: +0.9%
5-year change: +1.8%; +0.4% / yr
10-year change: +0.2%; +0.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	45.1000
2022	44.7000
2021	44.4000
2020	44.3000
2019	44.3000
2018	44.3000
2017	44.3000
2016	44.4000
2015	44.5000
2014	44.7000

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 Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 45.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Congo, Dem. Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.9% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Congo, Dem. Rep. rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Congo, Dem. Rep. ranked #25 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Congo, Dem. Rep.'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 Congo, Dem. Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #23 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.