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

Guatemala's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 2.5% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Guatemala ranked #160 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

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

Guatemala: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Guatemala: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Guatemala's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 20.80.

That's up 2.5% from 2022, the highest value since 2007.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Guatemala ranks #160 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #32 of 32.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 24.60; 2004
Trough: 18.00; 2013
1-year change: +2.5%
5-year change: +10.6%; +2.0% / yr
10-year change: +15.6%; +1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	20.8000
2022	20.3000
2021	19.9000
2020	19.5000
2019	19.1000
2018	18.8000
2017	18.5000
2016	18.3000
2015	18.1000
2014	18.0000

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 Guatemala's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Guatemala's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 20.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Guatemala's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Guatemala's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 2.5% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Guatemala rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Guatemala ranked #160 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Guatemala'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 Guatemala is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #32 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.