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

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

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

In 2023, Iraq ranked #64 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Iraq'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 Iraq is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #12 of 23.

Iraq: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Iraq: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Iraq's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 32.90.

That's up 1.9% from 2022, the highest value since 2009.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Iraq ranks #64 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #12 of 23.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 35.60; 2004
Trough: 30.90; 2016
1-year change: +1.9%
5-year change: +5.8%; +1.1% / yr
10-year change: +5.4%; +0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	32.9000
2022	32.3000
2021	31.8000
2020	31.5000
2019	31.3000
2018	31.1000
2017	31.0000
2016	30.9000
2015	31.0000
2014	31.0000

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 Iraq's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Iraq's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 32.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Iraq's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Iraq's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.9% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Iraq rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Iraq ranked #64 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Iraq'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 Iraq is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #12 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.