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

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

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

In 2023, Niger ranked #4 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Niger'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 Niger is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.

Niger: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Niger: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Niger's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 55.90.

That's up 0.4% from 2022, the highest value since 2004.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Niger ranks #4 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 56.20; 2004
Trough: 54.20; 2010
1-year change: +0.4%
5-year change: +1.5%; +0.3% / yr
10-year change: +2.9%; +0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	55.9000
2022	55.7000
2021	55.4000
2020	55.3000
2019	55.2000
2018	55.1000
2017	54.9000
2016	54.7000
2015	54.5000
2014	54.4000

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 Niger's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Niger's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 55.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Niger's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Niger's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.4% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Niger rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Niger ranked #4 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Niger'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 Niger is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #4 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.