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

South Africa's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.7% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, South Africa ranked #87 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does South Africa'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 South Africa is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #44 of 48.

South Africa: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

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In 2023, South Africa's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 29.30.

That's up 0.7% from 2022, the highest value since 2009.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . South Africa ranks #87 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #44 of 48.

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: 28.60; 2013
1-year change: +0.7%
5-year change: +2.1%; +0.4% / yr
10-year change: +2.4%; +0.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	29.3000
2022	29.1000
2021	28.9000
2020	28.8000
2019	28.8000
2018	28.7000
2017	28.7000
2016	28.7000
2015	28.6000
2014	28.6000

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 South Africa's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, South Africa's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 29.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is South Africa's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: South Africa's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.7% from 2022 to 2023.
How does South Africa rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, South Africa ranked #87 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does South Africa'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 South Africa is below the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #44 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.