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

Lesotho's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 2.0% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Lesotho ranked #50 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Lesotho'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 Lesotho is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #37 of 48.

Lesotho: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Lesotho: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Lesotho's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 35.80.

That's up 2.0% from 2022, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Lesotho ranks #50 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #37 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 35.80; 2023
Trough: 30.60; 2011
1-year change: +2.0%
5-year change: +9.8%; +1.9% / yr
10-year change: +16.2%; +1.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	35.8000
2022	35.1000
2021	34.3000
2020	33.7000
2019	33.1000
2018	32.6000
2017	32.1000
2016	31.6000
2015	31.2000
2014	31.0000

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 Lesotho's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Lesotho's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 35.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Lesotho's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Lesotho's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 2.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Lesotho rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Lesotho ranked #50 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Lesotho'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 Lesotho is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #37 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.