Is Korea, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?

Korea, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) fell 1.9% from 2022 to 2023.

How does Korea, Rep. rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?

In 2023, Korea, Rep. ranked #177 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Korea, Rep.'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 Korea, Rep. is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 of 30.

Korea, Rep.: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

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In 2023, Korea, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 15.90.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Korea, Rep. ranks #177 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 of 30.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 23.90; 2004
Trough: 15.90; 2023
1-year change: -1.9%
5-year change: -11.2%; -2.3% / yr
10-year change: -21.3%; -2.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	15.9000
2022	16.2000
2021	16.6000
2020	17.0000
2019	17.5000
2018	17.9000
2017	18.4000
2016	18.9000
2015	19.3000
2014	19.8000

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 Korea, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Korea, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 15.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Korea, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Korea, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) fell 1.9% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Korea, Rep. rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Korea, Rep. ranked #177 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Korea, Rep.'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 Korea, Rep. is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #27 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.