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

Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 3.1% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Egypt, Arab Rep. ranked #48 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Egypt, Arab 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 Egypt, Arab Rep. is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #4 of 23.

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

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In 2023, Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 36.30.

That's up 3.1% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Egypt, Arab Rep. ranks #48 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #4 of 23.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak: 36.30; 2023
Trough: 30.70; 2012
1-year change: +3.1%
5-year change: +12.4%; +2.4% / yr
10-year change: +18.2%; +1.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	36.3000
2022	35.2000
2021	34.2000
2020	33.5000
2019	32.9000
2018	32.3000
2017	31.8000
2016	31.3000
2015	31.0000
2014	30.8000

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 Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 36.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Egypt, Arab Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 3.1% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Egypt, Arab Rep. rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Egypt, Arab Rep. ranked #48 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Egypt, Arab 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 Egypt, Arab Rep. is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #4 of 23.
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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