Cases started on MDR-TB treatment in Argentina
Argentina: Cases started on MDR-TB treatment was 258 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cases started on MDR-TB treatment in Argentina, 2008–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, cases started on mdr-tb treatment in Argentina stood at 258. That is the highest value across all 15 years on record.
The figure is up 13.2% on the previous year and up 230.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cases started on mdr-tb treatment in Argentina peaked at 258 in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2009.
That places Argentina 45th out of 193 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cases started on MDR-TB treatment in Argentina, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 112 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 103 | — |
| 2012 | 63 | -38.8% |
| 2014 | 78 | +23.8% |
| 2015 | 110 | +41.0% |
| 2016 | 114 | +3.6% |
| 2017 | 91 | -20.2% |
| 2018 | 145 | +59.3% |
| 2019 | 222 | +53.1% |
| 2020 | 113 | -49.1% |
| 2021 | 176 | +55.8% |
| 2022 | 256 | +45.5% |
| 2023 | 228 | -10.9% |
| 2024 | 258 | +13.2% |
Argentina compared with similar countries
- Argentina's 258 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 40, 6.5× the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Argentina's 258 is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 11, 23.5× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 56 | 0 | 112 | 2 |
| 2010s | 115.75 | 63 | 222 | 8 |
| 2020s | 206.2 | 113 | 258 | 5 |
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0269 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cases started on mdr-tb treatment in Argentina?
- Cases started on mdr-tb treatment in Argentina was 258 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest cases started on mdr-tb treatment recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 258 in 2024.
- What is the lowest cases started on mdr-tb treatment recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2009.
- How does Argentina rank for cases started on mdr-tb treatment?
- Argentina ranks 45th out of 193 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cases started on mdr-tb treatment rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is up 230.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Cases started on MDR-TB treatment. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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