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

Sweden: Prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49) was 12.0% in 2019. ▬ Flat

Latest (2019)
12.0%
Change on year
up 0.8%
World rank
164th
of 194 countries
All-time high
12.0%
in 2019
All-time low
11.2%
in 2005
Years of data
20
2000–2019

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

02.557.51012.52000200920192000: 11.72001: 11.52002: 11.42003: 11.32004: 11.32005: 11.22006: 11.22007: 11.22008: 11.22009: 11.22010: 11.22011: 11.22012: 11.32013: 11.32014: 11.42015: 11.62016: 11.72017: 11.82018: 11.92019: 12

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Sweden is 12.0%, measured in 2019. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.

The figure is up 0.8% on the previous year and up 7.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Sweden peaked at 12.0% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 11.2%, in 2005.

Sweden ranks 164th of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

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

Annual values for Prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49) (%) in Sweden, 2000 to 2019.
Year Value Change
2000 11.7%
2001 11.5% -1.7%
2002 11.4% -0.9%
2003 11.3% -0.9%
2004 11.3% +0.0%
2005 11.2% -0.9%
2006 11.2% +0.0%
2007 11.2% +0.0%
2008 11.2% +0.0%
2009 11.2% +0.0%
2010 11.2% +0.0%
2011 11.2% +0.0%
2012 11.3% +0.9%
2013 11.3% +0.0%
2014 11.4% +0.9%
2015 11.6% +1.8%
2016 11.7% +0.9%
2017 11.8% +0.9%
2018 11.9% +0.8%
2019 12.0% +0.8%

Sweden compared with similar countries

  • Sweden's 12.0% is below the median for high income countries, which is 12.4%, 97% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
  • Sweden's 12.0% is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 13.6%, 88% of the median. (51 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 11.3% 11.2% 11.7% 10
2010s 11.5% 11.2% 12.0% 10

Countries ranked near Sweden

  1. 162 Saint Lucia 12.1% compare
  2. 162 Israel 12.1% compare
  3. 165 Austria 11.9% compare
  4. 165 Armenia 11.9% compare
  5. 167 Singapore 11.8% compare
  6. 167 Costa Rica 11.8% compare
  7. 167 China 11.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Sweden?
Prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49) in Sweden was 12.0% 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 Sweden?
The highest recorded value was 12.0% in 2019.
What is the lowest prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49) recorded in Sweden?
The lowest recorded value was 11.2% in 2005.
How does Sweden rank for prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49)?
Sweden ranks 164th out of 194 countries with data for 2019.
Is prevalence of anaemia in pregnant women (aged 15-49) rising or falling in Sweden?
Over the last ten years it is up 7.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
Where does this Sweden 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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