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

Libya's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.3% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Libya ranked #69 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Libya'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 Libya is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #13 of 23.

Libya: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Libya: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Libya's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 32.10.

That's up 1.3% from 2022, the highest value since 2005.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Libya ranks #69 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #13 of 23.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
2010 · Arab Spring begins

Highlights

Peak: 32.30; 2004
Trough: 30.60; 2012
1-year change: +1.3%
5-year change: +3.9%; +0.8% / yr
10-year change: +4.9%; +0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	32.1000
2022	31.7000
2021	31.4000
2020	31.2000
2019	31.1000
2018	30.9000
2017	30.8000
2016	30.7000
2015	30.6000
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 Libya's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Libya's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 32.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Libya's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Libya's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.3% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Libya rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Libya ranked #69 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Libya'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 Libya is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #13 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.