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

Zambia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.5% from 2022 to 2023.

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

In 2023, Zambia ranked #47 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).

How does Zambia'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 Zambia is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 of 48.

Zambia: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)

Name: Zambia: Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
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In 2023, Zambia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 36.70.

That's up 0.5% from 2022, the highest value since 2015.

The global average for this indicator in 2023 was 30.41 . Zambia ranks #47 globally out of 192 reporting countries. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 of 48.

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

Trend (2004–2023)

2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak: 42.30; 2004
Trough: 36.20; 2020
1-year change: +0.5%
5-year change: +1.1%; +0.2% / yr
10-year change: -0.8%; -0.1% / yr

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year	Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)
2023	36.7000
2022	36.5000
2021	36.2000
2020	36.2000
2019	36.3000
2018	36.3000
2017	36.4000
2016	36.6000
2015	36.7000
2014	36.8000

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 Zambia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) in 2023?: In 2023, Zambia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) was 36.70, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is Zambia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rising or falling?: Zambia's Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%) rose 0.5% from 2022 to 2023.
How does Zambia rank globally on Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%)?: In 2023, Zambia ranked #47 out of 192 countries reporting Prevalence of anemia among pregnant women (%).
How does Zambia'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 Zambia is above the world average. Within Sub-Saharan Africa, it ranks #36 of 48.
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.