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

Ethiopia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.9% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Ethiopia ranked #109 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Ethiopia'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 Ethiopia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #47 of 48.

Ethiopia: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Ethiopia: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Ethiopia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 26.20.

That's up 1.9% from 2022, the highest value since 2008.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Ethiopia ranks #109 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #47 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 29.50; 2004
Trough: 25.00; 2012
1-year change: +1.9%
5-year change: +4.4%; +0.9% / yr
10-year change: +4.8%; +0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	26.2000
2022	25.7000
2021	25.4000
2020	25.2000
2019	25.1000
2018	25.1000
2017	25.1000
2016	25.1000
2015	25.1000
2014	25.0000

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 Ethiopia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Ethiopia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 26.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ethiopia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Ethiopia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.9% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Ethiopia rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Ethiopia ranked #109 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Ethiopia'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 Ethiopia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #47 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.