Yemen, Rep.: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
In , Yemen, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 41.20.
That's up 1.2% from 2022, the highest value since .
The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Yemen, Rep. ranks #36 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #1 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
- 41.40
- Trough
- 38.40
- 1-year change
- +1.2%
- 5-year change
- +4.8%
- +0.9% / yr
- 10-year change
- +7.3%
- +0.7% / yr
Historical Data — Last 10 Years
| Year | Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) |
|---|---|
| 41.2000 | |
| 40.7000 | |
| 40.2000 | |
| 39.9000 | |
| 39.6000 | |
| 39.3000 | |
| 39.0000 | |
| 38.7000 | |
| 38.5000 | |
| 38.4000 |
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 Yemen, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?
- In 2023, Yemen, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 41.20, according to World Bank Open Data.
- Is Yemen, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?
- Yemen, Rep.'s Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 1.2% from 2022 to 2023.
- How does Yemen, Rep. rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?
- In 2023, Yemen, Rep. ranked #36 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
- How does Yemen, Rep.'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 Yemen, Rep. is above the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #1 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.