Confirmed cases of RR-/MDR-TB in Western Pacific (WHO region)
Western Pacific (WHO region): Confirmed cases of RR-/MDR-TB was 39,470 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
39,470
Change on year
down 4.8%
Rank
5th
of 11 groups
All-time high
42,471
in 2019
All-time low
375
in 2005
Years of data
20
2005–2024
Confirmed cases of RR-/MDR-TB in Western Pacific (WHO region), 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, confirmed cases of rr-/mdr-tb in Western Pacific (WHO region) stood at 39,470.
That represents a change of down 4.8% on the previous year and up 158.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, confirmed cases of rr-/mdr-tb in Western Pacific (WHO region) peaked at 42,471 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 375, in 2005.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Confirmed cases of RR-/MDR-TB in Western Pacific (WHO region), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 375 | — |
| 2006 | 631 | +68.3% |
| 2007 | 948 | +50.2% |
| 2008 | 1,636 | +72.6% |
| 2009 | 2,138 | +30.7% |
| 2010 | 4,589 | +114.6% |
| 2011 | 7,000 | +52.5% |
| 2012 | 10,096 | +44.2% |
| 2013 | 12,323 | +22.1% |
| 2014 | 15,257 | +23.8% |
| 2015 | 20,129 | +31.9% |
| 2016 | 23,875 | +18.6% |
| 2017 | 29,726 | +24.5% |
| 2018 | 36,051 | +21.3% |
| 2019 | 42,471 | +17.8% |
| 2020 | 36,042 | -15.1% |
| 2021 | 36,996 | +2.6% |
| 2022 | 40,609 | +9.8% |
| 2023 | 41,475 | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 39,470 | -4.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,146 | 375 | 2,138 | 5 |
| 2010s | 20,152 | 4,589 | 42,471 | 10 |
| 2020s | 38,918 | 36,042 | 41,475 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Western Pacific (WHO region)
- 2 Russian Federation 22,807 compare
- 3 China 15,255 compare
- 4 Indonesia 11,189 compare
- 5 Philippines 7,549 compare
- 6 South Africa 6,341 compare
- 7 Pakistan 4,609 compare
- 8 Nigeria 3,662 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is confirmed cases of rr-/mdr-tb in Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- Confirmed cases of rr-/mdr-tb in Western Pacific (WHO region) was 39,470 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest confirmed cases of rr-/mdr-tb recorded in Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- The highest recorded value was 42,471 in 2019.
- What is the lowest confirmed cases of rr-/mdr-tb recorded in Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- The lowest recorded value was 375 in 2005.
- How does Western Pacific (WHO region) rank for confirmed cases of rr-/mdr-tb?
- Western Pacific (WHO region) ranks 5th out of 11 groups with data for 2024.
- Is confirmed cases of rr-/mdr-tb rising or falling in Western Pacific (WHO region)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 158.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Western Pacific (WHO region) data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Confirmed cases of RR-/MDR-TB. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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