How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?

In 2023, United Arab Emirates ranked #91 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does United Arab Emirates'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 United Arab Emirates is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #17 of 23.

United Arab Emirates: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: United Arab Emirates: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, United Arab Emirates's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 28.60.

That's up 0.0% from 2022, the highest value since 2022.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . United Arab Emirates ranks #91 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #17 of 23.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 29.10; 2004
Trough: 28.60; 2010
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: -0.3%; -0.1% / yr
10-year change: -0.7%; -0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	28.6000
2022	28.6000
2021	28.6000
2020	28.6000
2019	28.7000
2018	28.7000
2017	28.9000
2016	29.0000
2015	28.9000
2014	28.8000

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 United Arab Emirates's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, United Arab Emirates's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 28.60, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Arab Emirates's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: United Arab Emirates's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does United Arab Emirates rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, United Arab Emirates ranked #91 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does United Arab Emirates'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 United Arab Emirates is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #17 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.

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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.PRG.ANEM), CC BY 4.0.