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

Jordan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.6% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Jordan ranked #62 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Jordan'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 Jordan is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #10 of 23.

Jordan: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

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In 2023, Jordan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 33.30.

That's up 0.6% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Jordan ranks #62 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #10 of 23.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 33.30; 2023
Trough: 30.70; 2004
1-year change: +0.6%
5-year change: +3.1%; +0.6% / yr
10-year change: +6.7%; +0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	33.3000
2022	33.1000
2021	32.8000
2020	32.6000
2019	32.4000
2018	32.3000
2017	32.1000
2016	31.9000
2015	31.6000
2014	31.4000

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 Jordan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Jordan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 33.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Jordan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Jordan's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.6% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Jordan rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Jordan ranked #62 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Jordan'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 Jordan is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #10 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.