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

Peru's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.1% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Peru ranked #89 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Peru'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 Peru is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #5 of 32.

Peru: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Peru: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Peru's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 28.80.

That's up 1.1% from 2022, the highest value since 2007.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Peru ranks #89 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #5 of 32.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 31.80; 2004
Trough: 26.60; 2013
1-year change: +1.1%
5-year change: +5.1%; +1.0% / yr
10-year change: +8.3%; +0.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	28.8000
2022	28.5000
2021	28.1000
2020	27.9000
2019	27.6000
2018	27.4000
2017	27.2000
2016	27.0000
2015	26.8000
2014	26.7000

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 Peru's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Peru's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 28.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Peru's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Peru's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.1% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Peru rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Peru ranked #89 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Peru'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 Peru is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #5 of 32.
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.