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

Malaysia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) fell 1.0% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Malaysia ranked #90 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Malaysia'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 Malaysia is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #11 of 30.

Malaysia: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Malaysia: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Malaysia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 28.80.

That's down 1.0% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Malaysia ranks #90 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #11 of 30.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 34.20; 2004
Trough: 28.80; 2023
1-year change: -1.0%
5-year change: -5.6%; -1.1% / yr
10-year change: -9.1%; -1.0% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	28.8000
2022	29.1000
2021	29.5000
2020	29.8000
2019	30.2000
2018	30.5000
2017	30.8000
2016	31.0000
2015	31.3000
2014	31.5000

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 Malaysia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Malaysia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 28.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Malaysia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Malaysia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) fell 1.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Malaysia rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Malaysia ranked #90 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Malaysia'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 Malaysia is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #11 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.