South Africa vs Upper-middle income (World Bank): Cases started on MDR-TB treatment
South Africa
6,578
in 2024
Upper-middle income (World Bank)
47,920
in 2024
South Africa rank
6th
Upper-middle income (World Bank) rank
4th
Cases started on MDR-TB treatment over time
- South Africa
- Upper-middle income (World Bank)
How they compare
Upper-middle income (World Bank) currently reports 47,920 against 6,578 in South Africa, a difference of 41,342.
That makes Upper-middle income (World Bank)'s figure about 7.3 times South Africa's.
Across all 16 years both countries report, Upper-middle income (World Bank) has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 6th and Upper-middle income (World Bank) ranks 4th of 193 countries.
Upper-middle income (World Bank) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Upper-middle income (World Bank) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,143 | 15,623 | 11,480 | Upper-middle income (World Bank) |
| 2010s | 9,190 | 38,099 | 28,909 | Upper-middle income (World Bank) |
| 2020s | 7,179 | 46,227 | 39,048 | Upper-middle income (World Bank) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher cases started on mdr-tb treatment, South Africa or Upper-middle income (World Bank)?
- Upper-middle income (World Bank), at 47,920 against 6,578 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in cases started on mdr-tb treatment between South Africa and Upper-middle income (World Bank)?
- 41,342, with Upper-middle income (World Bank) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Upper-middle income (World Bank)?
- 16 years are reported by both, from 2009 to 2024.
- How do South Africa and Upper-middle income (World Bank) rank globally for cases started on mdr-tb treatment?
- South Africa ranks 6th and Upper-middle income (World Bank) ranks 4th of 193 countries.
- 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.