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

Namibia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.4% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Namibia ranked #93 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Namibia'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 Namibia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #45 of 48.

Namibia: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Namibia: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Namibia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 28.30.

That's up 1.4% from 2022, the highest value since 2005.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Namibia ranks #93 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #45 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 29.10; 2004
Trough: 26.30; 2013
1-year change: +1.4%
5-year change: +5.6%; +1.1% / yr
10-year change: +7.6%; +0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	28.3000
2022	27.9000
2021	27.6000
2020	27.2000
2019	27.0000
2018	26.8000
2017	26.6000
2016	26.5000
2015	26.4000
2014	26.3000

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 Namibia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Namibia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 28.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Namibia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Namibia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.4% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Namibia rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Namibia ranked #93 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Namibia'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 Namibia is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #45 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.