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

Nepal's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) fell 0.6% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Nepal ranked #54 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Nepal'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 Nepal is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.

Nepal: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Nepal: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Nepal's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 35.20.

That's down 0.6% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Nepal ranks #54 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 41.90; 2004
Trough: 35.20; 2023
1-year change: -0.6%
5-year change: -4.9%; -1.0% / yr
10-year change: -9.0%; -0.9% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	35.2000
2022	35.4000
2021	35.7000
2020	36.1000
2019	36.5000
2018	37.0000
2017	37.4000
2016	37.7000
2015	38.1000
2014	38.4000

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 Nepal's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Nepal's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 35.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Nepal's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Nepal's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) fell 0.6% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Nepal rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Nepal ranked #54 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Nepal'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 Nepal is above the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #4 of 6.
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.