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

Lebanon's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.5% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Lebanon ranked #61 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Lebanon'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 Lebanon is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 of 23.

Lebanon: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Lebanon: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Lebanon's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 33.60.

That's up 1.5% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Lebanon ranks #61 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 of 23.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 33.60; 2023
Trough: 30.30; 2010
1-year change: +1.5%
5-year change: +6.7%; +1.3% / yr
10-year change: +10.2%; +1.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	33.6000
2022	33.1000
2021	32.6000
2020	32.2000
2019	31.8000
2018	31.5000
2017	31.3000
2016	31.0000
2015	30.8000
2014	30.6000

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 Lebanon's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Lebanon's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 33.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Lebanon's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Lebanon's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.5% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Lebanon rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Lebanon ranked #61 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Lebanon'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 Lebanon is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #9 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.