Prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Bulgaria

Bulgaria: Prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49) was 15.8% in 2019. ▬ Flat

Latest (2019)
15.8%
Change on year
up 0.6%
World rank
111th
of 194 countries
All-time high
15.9%
in 2004
All-time low
15.4%
in 2010
Years of data
20
2000–2019

Prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Bulgaria, 2000–2019

0510152000200920192000: 15.72001: 15.72002: 15.72003: 15.82004: 15.92005: 15.92006: 15.82007: 15.72008: 15.62009: 15.52010: 15.42011: 15.42012: 15.42013: 15.42014: 15.52015: 15.52016: 15.62017: 15.72018: 15.72019: 15.8

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

Bulgaria recorded 15.8% for prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49) in 2019.

The figure is up 0.6% on the previous year and up 1.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Bulgaria peaked at 15.9% in 2004 and was at its lowest, 15.4%, in 2010.

That places Bulgaria 111th out of 194 countries with data for 2019, putting it in the middle of the range.

Prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Bulgaria, year by year

Annual values for Prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49) (%) in Bulgaria, 2000 to 2019.
Year Value Change
2000 15.7%
2001 15.7% +0.0%
2002 15.7% +0.0%
2003 15.8% +0.6%
2004 15.9% +0.6%
2005 15.9% +0.0%
2006 15.8% -0.6%
2007 15.7% -0.6%
2008 15.6% -0.6%
2009 15.5% -0.6%
2010 15.4% -0.6%
2011 15.4% +0.0%
2012 15.4% +0.0%
2013 15.4% +0.0%
2014 15.5% +0.6%
2015 15.5% +0.0%
2016 15.6% +0.6%
2017 15.7% +0.6%
2018 15.7% +0.0%
2019 15.8% +0.6%

Bulgaria compared with similar countries

  • Bulgaria's 15.8% is above the median for high income countries, which is 12.4%, 1.3× the median. (63 countries reporting)
  • Bulgaria's 15.8% is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 13.6%, 1.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 15.7% 15.5% 15.9% 10
2010s 15.5% 15.4% 15.8% 10

Countries ranked near Bulgaria

  1. 108 Mongolia 16.3% compare
  2. 109 North Macedonia 16.2% compare
  3. 110 Venezuela, Bolivarian Republic of 16.0% compare
  4. 111 Seychelles 15.8% compare
  5. 113 Romania 15.6% compare
  6. 114 Paraguay 15.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Bulgaria?
Prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Bulgaria was 15.8% in 2019, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49) recorded in Bulgaria?
The highest recorded value was 15.9% in 2004.
What is the lowest prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49) recorded in Bulgaria?
The lowest recorded value was 15.4% in 2010.
How does Bulgaria rank for prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49)?
Bulgaria ranks 111th out of 194 countries with data for 2019.
Is prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49) rising or falling in Bulgaria?
Over the last ten years it is up 1.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Bulgaria data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49) (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49) (%)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
203 places, 4,060 data points, 2000–2019
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