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

Moldova's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.4% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Moldova ranked #98 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Moldova'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 Moldova is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #10 of 51.

Moldova: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Moldova: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Moldova's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 27.40.

That's up 0.4% from 2022, the highest value since 2015.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Moldova ranks #98 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #10 of 51.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 31.40; 2004
Trough: 27.10; 2017
1-year change: +0.4%
5-year change: +1.1%; +0.2% / yr
10-year change: -1.8%; -0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	27.4000
2022	27.3000
2021	27.2000
2020	27.2000
2019	27.1000
2018	27.1000
2017	27.1000
2016	27.3000
2015	27.5000
2014	27.6000

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 Moldova's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Moldova's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 27.40, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Moldova's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Moldova's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.4% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Moldova rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Moldova ranked #98 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Moldova'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 Moldova is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #10 of 51.
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.