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

Congo, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) fell 0.4% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Congo, Rep. ranked #19 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Congo, 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, Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 of 48.

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

Name: Congo, Rep.: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Congo, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 46.80.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Congo, Rep. ranks #19 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 56.20; 2004
Trough: 46.80; 2023
1-year change: -0.4%
5-year change: -2.7%; -0.5% / yr
10-year change: -7.3%; -0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	46.8000
2022	47.0000
2021	47.1000
2020	47.3000
2019	47.7000
2018	48.1000
2017	48.5000
2016	49.0000
2015	49.5000
2014	49.9000

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, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Congo, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 46.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Congo, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Congo, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) fell 0.4% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Congo, Rep. rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Congo, Rep. ranked #19 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Congo, 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, Rep. is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #19 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.