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

Samoa's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Samoa ranked #127 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Samoa'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 Samoa is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #19 of 30.

Samoa: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Samoa: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Samoa's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 25.10.

That's up 0.0% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Samoa ranks #127 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #19 of 30.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 28.80; 2004
Trough: 25.00; 2021
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: -0.4%; -0.1% / yr
10-year change: -2.0%; -0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	25.1000
2022	25.1000
2021	25.0000
2020	25.1000
2019	25.1000
2018	25.2000
2017	25.3000
2016	25.3000
2015	25.3000
2014	25.5000

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 Samoa's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Samoa's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 25.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Samoa's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Samoa's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Samoa rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Samoa ranked #127 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Samoa'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 Samoa is below the world average. Within East Asia & Pacific, it ranks #19 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.