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

Jamaica's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.1% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Jamaica ranked #107 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Jamaica'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 Jamaica is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #14 of 32.

Jamaica: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Jamaica: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Jamaica's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 26.60.

That's up 1.1% from 2022, the highest value since 2007.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Jamaica ranks #107 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #14 of 32.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 28.60; 2004
Trough: 25.10; 2012
1-year change: +1.1%
5-year change: +3.9%; +0.8% / yr
10-year change: +6.0%; +0.6% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	26.6000
2022	26.3000
2021	26.1000
2020	25.9000
2019	25.7000
2018	25.6000
2017	25.4000
2016	25.3000
2015	25.2000
2014	25.2000

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 Jamaica's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Jamaica's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 26.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Jamaica's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Jamaica's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.1% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Jamaica rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Jamaica ranked #107 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Jamaica'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 Jamaica is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #14 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.