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

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

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

In 2023, Switzerland ranked #181 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Switzerland'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 Switzerland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #45 of 51.

Switzerland: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Switzerland: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Switzerland's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 15.10.

That's up 0.7% from 2022, the highest value since 2019.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Switzerland ranks #181 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #45 of 51.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 16.70; 2004
Trough: 15.00; 2020
1-year change: +0.7%
5-year change: -0.7%; -0.1% / yr
10-year change: -2.6%; -0.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	15.1000
2022	15.0000
2021	15.0000
2020	15.0000
2019	15.1000
2018	15.2000
2017	15.4000
2016	15.4000
2015	15.5000
2014	15.5000

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 Switzerland's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Switzerland's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 15.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Switzerland's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Switzerland's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.7% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Switzerland rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Switzerland ranked #181 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Switzerland'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 Switzerland is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #45 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.