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

Papua New Guinea's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.3% from 2022 to 2023.

How does Papua New Guinea rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?

In 2023, Papua New Guinea ranked #76 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Papua New Guinea'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 Papua New Guinea is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #5 of 30.

Papua New Guinea: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Papua New Guinea: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Papua New Guinea's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 30.90.

That's up 0.3% from 2022, the highest value since 2015.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Papua New Guinea ranks #76 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #5 of 30.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 34.50; 2004
Trough: 30.70; 2018
1-year change: +0.3%
5-year change: +0.7%; +0.1% / yr
10-year change: -1.0%; -0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	30.9000
2022	30.8000
2021	30.7000
2020	30.7000
2019	30.7000
2018	30.7000
2017	30.8000
2016	30.8000
2015	30.9000
2014	31.1000

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 Papua New Guinea's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Papua New Guinea's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 30.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Papua New Guinea's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Papua New Guinea's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.3% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Papua New Guinea rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Papua New Guinea ranked #76 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Papua New Guinea'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 Papua New Guinea is above the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #5 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.