Africa (WHO region) vs Nigeria: Cases started on MDR-TB treatment
Africa (WHO region)
21,264
in 2024
Nigeria
3,112
in 2024
Africa (WHO region) rank
8th
Nigeria rank
10th
Cases started on MDR-TB treatment over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- Nigeria
How they compare
Africa (WHO region) currently reports 21,264 against 3,112 in Nigeria, a difference of 18,152.
That makes Africa (WHO region)'s figure about 6.8 times Nigeria's.
Across all 17 years both countries report, Africa (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 8th and Nigeria ranks 10th of 11 groups.
Africa (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (WHO region) | Nigeria | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,420 | 0 | 3,420 | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2010s | 15,251 | 859.8 | 14,391 | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 20,282 | 2,625 | 17,657 | Africa (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cases started on mdr-tb treatment, Africa (WHO region) or Nigeria?
- Africa (WHO region), at 21,264 against 3,112 in Nigeria as of 2024.
- What is the difference in cases started on mdr-tb treatment between Africa (WHO region) and Nigeria?
- 18,152, with Africa (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and Nigeria?
- 17 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and Nigeria rank globally for cases started on mdr-tb treatment?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 8th and Nigeria ranks 10th of 11 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Cases started on MDR-TB treatment. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.