Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) vs Nigeria: Cases started on MDR-TB treatment

Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
5,828
in 2024
Nigeria
3,112
in 2024
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank
10th
Nigeria rank
10th

Cases started on MDR-TB treatment over time

  • Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
  • Nigeria
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How they compare

Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) currently reports 5,828 against 3,112 in Nigeria, a difference of 2,716.

That makes Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)'s figure about 1.9 times Nigeria's.

Across all 17 years both countries report, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) has been ahead every year.

Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 10th and Nigeria ranks 10th of 11 groups.

Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) Nigeria Difference Ahead
2000s 570 0 570 Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
2010s 2,955 859.8 2,096 Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
2020s 4,974 2,625 2,349 Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher cases started on mdr-tb treatment, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) or Nigeria?
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), at 5,828 against 3,112 in Nigeria as of 2024.
What is the difference in cases started on mdr-tb treatment between Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Nigeria?
2,716, with Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Nigeria?
17 years are reported by both, from 2008 to 2024.
How do Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and Nigeria rank globally for cases started on mdr-tb treatment?
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 10th 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.

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About this data

Indicator
Cases started on MDR-TB treatment
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
206 places, 3,226 data points, 2005–2024
Last refreshed