Sierra Leone: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
In , Sierra Leone's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 53.70.
That's up 0.9% from 2022, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Sierra Leone ranks #9 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #9 of 48.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.PRG.ANEM) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
Highlights
- Peak
- 54.50
- Trough
- 51.40
- 1-year change
- +0.9%
- 5-year change
- +3.1%
- +0.6% / yr
- 10-year change
- +4.5%
- +0.4% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) |
|---|---|
| 53.7000 | |
| 53.2000 | |
| 52.8000 | |
| 52.5000 | |
| 52.3000 | |
| 52.1000 | |
| 51.9000 | |
| 51.7000 | |
| 51.5000 | |
| 51.4000 |
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 Sierra Leone's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?
- In 2023, Sierra Leone's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 53.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Sierra Leone's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?
- Sierra Leone's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.9% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does Sierra Leone rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?
- In 2023, Sierra Leone ranked #9 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
- How does Sierra Leone'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 Sierra Leone is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #9 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.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.PRG.ANEM), CC BY 4.0.