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

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

How does Venezuela, RB rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?

In 2023, Venezuela, RB ranked #88 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Venezuela, RB'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 Venezuela, RB is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #4 of 32.

Venezuela, RB: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Venezuela, RB: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Venezuela, RB's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 29.10.

That's up 0.7% from 2022, the highest value since 2005.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Venezuela, RB ranks #88 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #4 of 32.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 30.40; 2004
Trough: 25.80; 2011
1-year change: +0.7%
5-year change: +4.3%; +0.8% / yr
10-year change: +12.4%; +1.2% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	29.1000
2022	28.9000
2021	28.7000
2020	28.5000
2019	28.2000
2018	27.9000
2017	27.4000
2016	27.0000
2015	26.6000
2014	26.2000

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 Venezuela, RB's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Venezuela, RB's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 29.10, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Venezuela, RB's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Venezuela, RB's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.7% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Venezuela, RB rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Venezuela, RB ranked #88 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Venezuela, RB'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 Venezuela, RB is below the world average. Within Latin America & Caribbean, it ranks #4 of 32.
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.