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

Kenya's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.8% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Kenya ranked #39 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Kenya'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 Kenya is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #32 of 48.

Kenya: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Kenya: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Kenya's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 39.80.

That's up 0.8% from 2022, the highest value since 2008.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Kenya ranks #39 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #32 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 43.10; 2004
Trough: 38.50; 2013
1-year change: +0.8%
5-year change: +2.8%; +0.6% / yr
10-year change: +3.4%; +0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	39.8000
2022	39.5000
2021	39.1000
2020	38.9000
2019	38.8000
2018	38.7000
2017	38.6000
2016	38.5000
2015	38.5000
2014	38.5000

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 Kenya's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Kenya's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 39.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kenya's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Kenya's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.8% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Kenya rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Kenya ranked #39 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Kenya'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 Kenya is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #32 of 48.
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.