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

Saudi Arabia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.0% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Saudi Arabia ranked #161 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Saudi Arabia'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 Saudi Arabia is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #21 of 23.

Saudi Arabia: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Saudi Arabia: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Saudi Arabia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 20.80.

That's up 1.0% from 2022, the highest value since 2018.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Saudi Arabia ranks #161 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #21 of 23.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 25.00; 2004
Trough: 20.60; 2020
1-year change: +1.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: -3.7%; -0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	20.8000
2022	20.6000
2021	20.6000
2020	20.6000
2019	20.7000
2018	20.8000
2017	20.9000
2016	21.0000
2015	21.2000
2014	21.3000

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 Saudi Arabia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Saudi Arabia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 20.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Saudi Arabia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Saudi Arabia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Saudi Arabia rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Saudi Arabia ranked #161 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Saudi Arabia'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 Saudi Arabia is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #21 of 23.
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.