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

United States's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 2.0% from 2022 to 2023.

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

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

How does United States'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 States is below the world average. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 2.

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

Name: United States: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, United States's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 10.20.

That's up 2.0% from 2022, the highest value since 2018.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . United States ranks #192 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 2.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 10.70; 2010
Trough: 10.00; 2020
1-year change: +2.0%
5-year change: +0.0%; +0.0% / yr
10-year change: -4.7%; -0.5% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	10.2000
2022	10.0000
2021	10.0000
2020	10.0000
2019	10.1000
2018	10.2000
2017	10.3000
2016	10.5000
2015	10.6000
2014	10.7000

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 United States's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, United States's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 10.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is United States's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: United States's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 2.0% from 2022 to 2023.
How does United States rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, United States ranked #192 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does United States'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 States is below the world average. Within North America, it ranks #2 of 2.
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.