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

United Kingdom's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, United Kingdom ranked #187 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does United Kingdom'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 Kingdom is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #50 of 51.

United Kingdom: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: United Kingdom: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, United Kingdom's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 14.30.

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

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . United Kingdom ranks #187 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #50 of 51.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 18.50; 2004
Trough: 14.30; 2022
1-year change: +0.0%
5-year change: -5.3%; -1.1% / yr
10-year change: -12.3%; -1.3% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	14.3000
2022	14.3000
2021	14.4000
2020	14.6000
2019	14.8000
2018	15.1000
2017	15.4000
2016	15.6000
2015	15.8000
2014	16.0000

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 Kingdom's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, United Kingdom's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 14.30, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United Kingdom's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: United Kingdom's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does United Kingdom rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, United Kingdom ranked #187 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does United Kingdom'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 Kingdom is below the world average. Within Europe & Central Asia, it ranks #50 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.