Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?

Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 2.6% from 2022 to 2023.

How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?

In 2023, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #94 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'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 Iran, Islamic Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 of 23.

Iran, Islamic Rep.: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

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In 2023, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 27.90.

That's up 2.6% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Iran, Islamic Rep. ranks #94 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 of 23.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 27.90; 2023
Trough: 24.10; 2012
1-year change: +2.6%
5-year change: +11.2%; +2.1% / yr
10-year change: +15.8%; +1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	27.9000
2022	27.2000
2021	26.6000
2020	26.0000
2019	25.5000
2018	25.1000
2017	24.8000
2016	24.5000
2015	24.3000
2014	24.1000

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 Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 27.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Iran, Islamic Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 2.6% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Iran, Islamic Rep. rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Iran, Islamic Rep. ranked #94 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Iran, Islamic Rep.'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 Iran, Islamic Rep. is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #19 of 23.
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.