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

Sri Lanka's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) fell 2.6% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Sri Lanka ranked #153 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Sri Lanka'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 Sri Lanka is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #6 of 6.

Sri Lanka: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Sri Lanka: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Sri Lanka's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 22.90.

That's down 2.6% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Sri Lanka ranks #153 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within South Asia, it ranks #6 of 6.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 30.40; 2004
Trough: 22.90; 2023
1-year change: -2.6%
5-year change: -11.2%; -2.4% / yr
10-year change: -16.7%; -1.8% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	22.9000
2022	23.5000
2021	24.1000
2020	24.7000
2019	25.3000
2018	25.8000
2017	26.3000
2016	26.7000
2015	27.1000
2014	27.3000

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 Sri Lanka's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Sri Lanka's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 22.90, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sri Lanka's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Sri Lanka's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) fell 2.6% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Sri Lanka rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Sri Lanka ranked #153 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Sri Lanka'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 Sri Lanka is below the world average. Within South Asia, it ranks #6 of 6.
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.