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

Sweden's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.6% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Sweden ranked #166 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Sweden'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 Sweden is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #33 of 51.

Sweden: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

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In 2023, Sweden's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 16.80.

That's up 0.6% from 2022, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Sweden ranks #166 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #33 of 51.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 19.70; 2004
Trough: 16.70; 2020
1-year change: +0.6%
5-year change: -0.6%; -0.1% / yr
10-year change: -4.0%; -0.4% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	16.8000
2022	16.7000
2021	16.7000
2020	16.7000
2019	16.8000
2018	16.9000
2017	17.1000
2016	17.2000
2015	17.3000
2014	17.4000

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 Sweden's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Sweden's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 16.80, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Sweden's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Sweden's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.6% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Sweden rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Sweden ranked #166 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Sweden'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 Sweden is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #33 of 51.
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.