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

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

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

In 2023, Eswatini ranked #81 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Eswatini'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 Eswatini is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #43 of 48.

Eswatini: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Eswatini: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Eswatini's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 30.10.

That's up 1.3% from 2022, the highest value since 2007.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Eswatini ranks #81 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #43 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 31.10; 2004
Trough: 28.60; 2014
1-year change: +1.3%
5-year change: +4.5%; +0.9% / yr
10-year change: +4.9%; +0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	30.1000
2022	29.7000
2021	29.4000
2020	29.2000
2019	29.0000
2018	28.8000
2017	28.7000
2016	28.6000
2015	28.6000
2014	28.6000

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 Eswatini's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Eswatini's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 30.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Eswatini's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Eswatini's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.3% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Eswatini rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Eswatini ranked #81 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Eswatini'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 Eswatini is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #43 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.