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

Rwanda's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.7% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Rwanda ranked #148 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

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

Rwanda: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Rwanda: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Rwanda's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 23.90.

That's up 1.7% from 2022, the highest value since 2007.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Rwanda ranks #148 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #48 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 26.40; 2004
Trough: 22.30; 2011
1-year change: +1.7%
5-year change: +4.8%; +0.9% / yr
10-year change: +6.7%; +0.7% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	23.9000
2022	23.5000
2021	23.2000
2020	23.0000
2019	22.9000
2018	22.8000
2017	22.8000
2016	22.7000
2015	22.6000
2014	22.5000

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 Rwanda's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Rwanda's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 23.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Rwanda's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Rwanda's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.7% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Rwanda rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Rwanda ranked #148 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Rwanda'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 Rwanda is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #48 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.