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

In 2023, Marshall Islands ranked #119 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Marshall Islands'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 Marshall Islands is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #17 of 30.

Marshall Islands: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Marshall Islands: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Marshall Islands's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 25.50.

That's down 0.8% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Marshall Islands ranks #119 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #17 of 30.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 31.10; 2004
Trough: 25.50; 2023
1-year change: -0.8%
5-year change: -4.9%; -1.0% / yr
10-year change: -8.6%; -0.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	25.5000
2022	25.7000
2021	25.9000
2020	26.2000
2019	26.5000
2018	26.8000
2017	27.2000
2016	27.5000
2015	27.6000
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 Marshall Islands's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Marshall Islands's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 25.50, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Marshall Islands's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Marshall Islands's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) fell 0.8% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Marshall Islands rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Marshall Islands ranked #119 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Marshall Islands'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 Marshall Islands is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #17 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.