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

In 2023, Dominican Republic ranked #101 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Dominican 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 Dominican Republic is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #9 of 32.

Dominican Republic: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Dominican Republic: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Dominican Republic's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 27.20.

That's up 0.7% from 2022, the highest value since 2009.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Dominican Republic ranks #101 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #9 of 32.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 30.90; 2004
Trough: 26.20; 2013
1-year change: +0.7%
5-year change: +2.6%; +0.5% / yr
10-year change: +3.8%; +0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	27.2000
2022	27.0000
2021	26.8000
2020	26.7000
2019	26.6000
2018	26.5000
2017	26.4000
2016	26.3000
2015	26.3000
2014	26.2000

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 Dominican Republic's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Dominican Republic's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 27.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Dominican Republic's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Dominican Republic's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.7% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Dominican Republic rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Dominican Republic ranked #101 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Dominican 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 Dominican Republic is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #9 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.