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

India's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, India ranked #20 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does India'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 India is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.

India: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

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In 2023, India's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 46.60.

That's up 0.0% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . India ranks #20 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 51.80; 2004
Trough: 46.60; 2021
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: -1.9%; -0.4% / yr
10-year change: -5.3%; -0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	46.6000
2022	46.6000
2021	46.6000
2020	46.9000
2019	47.2000
2018	47.5000
2017	47.8000
2016	48.1000
2015	48.5000
2014	48.9000

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 India's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, India's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 46.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is India's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: India's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does India rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, India ranked #20 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does India'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 India is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #1 of 6.
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.