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

El Salvador's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.9% from 2022 to 2023.

How does El Salvador rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?

In 2023, El Salvador ranked #152 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does El Salvador'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 El Salvador is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #30 of 32.

El Salvador: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: El Salvador: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, El Salvador's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 23.00.

That's up 0.9% from 2022, the highest value since 2006.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . El Salvador ranks #152 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #30 of 32.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 23.50; 2004
Trough: 21.90; 2011
1-year change: +0.9%
5-year change: +3.6%; +0.7% / yr
10-year change: +5.0%; +0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	23.0000
2022	22.8000
2021	22.6000
2020	22.4000
2019	22.3000
2018	22.2000
2017	22.1000
2016	22.1000
2015	22.0000
2014	21.9000

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 El Salvador's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, El Salvador's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 23.00, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is El Salvador's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: El Salvador's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.9% from 2022 to 2023.
How does El Salvador rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, El Salvador ranked #152 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does El Salvador'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 El Salvador is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #30 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.