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

Japan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) fell 1.7% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Japan ranked #155 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Japan'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 Japan is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #24 of 30.

Japan: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

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In 2023, Japan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 22.50.

That's down 1.7% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Japan ranks #155 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #24 of 30.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 30.60; 2004
Trough: 22.50; 2023
1-year change: -1.7%
5-year change: -11.1%; -2.3% / yr
10-year change: -19.6%; -2.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	22.5000
2022	22.9000
2021	23.4000
2020	24.0000
2019	24.6000
2018	25.3000
2017	25.9000
2016	26.5000
2015	27.1000
2014	27.6000

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 Japan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Japan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 22.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Japan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Japan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) fell 1.7% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Japan rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Japan ranked #155 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Japan'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 Japan is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #24 of 30.
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.