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

Costa Rica's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.3% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Costa Rica ranked #150 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Costa Rica'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 Costa Rica is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #28 of 32.

Costa Rica: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Costa Rica: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Costa Rica's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 23.30.

That's up 1.3% from 2022, the highest value since 2006.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Costa Rica ranks #150 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #28 of 32.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 24.80; 2004
Trough: 21.50; 2012
1-year change: +1.3%
5-year change: +5.0%; +1.0% / yr
10-year change: +8.4%; +0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	23.3000
2022	23.0000
2021	22.7000
2020	22.5000
2019	22.3000
2018	22.2000
2017	22.0000
2016	21.9000
2015	21.8000
2014	21.6000

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 Costa Rica's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Costa Rica's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 23.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Costa Rica's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Costa Rica's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.3% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Costa Rica rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Costa Rica ranked #150 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Costa Rica'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 Costa Rica is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #28 of 32.
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.