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

Ghana's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.2% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Ghana ranked #24 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Ghana'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 Ghana is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #22 of 48.

Ghana: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

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In 2023, Ghana's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 45.30.

That's up 0.2% from 2022, the highest value since 2020.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Ghana ranks #24 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #22 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 53.00; 2004
Trough: 45.20; 2021
1-year change: +0.2%
5-year change: -1.5%; -0.3% / yr
10-year change: -5.8%; -0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	45.3000
2022	45.2000
2021	45.2000
2020	45.4000
2019	45.7000
2018	46.0000
2017	46.3000
2016	46.7000
2015	47.1000
2014	47.5000

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 Ghana's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Ghana's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 45.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Ghana's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Ghana's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.2% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Ghana rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Ghana ranked #24 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Ghana'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 Ghana is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #22 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.