Syrian Arab Republic: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
In , Syrian Arab Republic's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 35.20.
That's up 1.1% from 2022, the highest value on record.
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Syrian Arab Republic ranks #55 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #6 of 23.
Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.PRG.ANEM) • Data as of 2023
Trend (2004–2023)
- 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic
- 2010 · Arab Spring begins
Highlights
- Peak
- 35.20
- Trough
- 32.50
- 1-year change
- +1.1%
- 5-year change
- +4.8%
- +0.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- +8.0%
- +0.8% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) |
|---|---|
| 35.2000 | |
| 34.8000 | |
| 34.4000 | |
| 34.1000 | |
| 33.8000 | |
| 33.6000 | |
| 33.4000 | |
| 33.1000 | |
| 32.9000 | |
| 32.7000 |
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 Syrian Arab Republic's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?
- In 2023, Syrian Arab Republic's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 35.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Syrian Arab Republic's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?
- Syrian Arab Republic's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.1% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does Syrian Arab Republic rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?
- In 2023, Syrian Arab Republic ranked #55 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
- How does Syrian Arab Republic'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 Syrian Arab Republic is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #6 of 23.
- 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.