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

Kuwait's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.7% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Kuwait ranked #92 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Kuwait'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 Kuwait is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #18 of 23.

Kuwait: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Kuwait: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Kuwait's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 28.50.

That's up 0.7% from 2022, the highest value since 2004.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Kuwait ranks #92 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #18 of 23.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 28.50; 2004
Trough: 27.60; 2010
1-year change: +0.7%
5-year change: +1.4%; +0.3% / yr
10-year change: +2.9%; +0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	28.5000
2022	28.3000
2021	28.2000
2020	28.1000
2019	28.1000
2018	28.1000
2017	28.0000
2016	27.9000
2015	27.8000
2014	27.8000

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 Kuwait's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Kuwait's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 28.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Kuwait's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Kuwait's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.7% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Kuwait rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Kuwait ranked #92 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Kuwait'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 Kuwait is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #18 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.