Diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate was -100 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
-100 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 1,425.0%
World rank
51st
of 140 countries
All-time high
212.5 % change on previous year
in 1981
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 1985
Years of data
14
1981–2024

Diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Central African Republic, 1981–2024

-10001002001981200220241981: 212.5 % change on previous year1982: -8 % change on previous year1983: -8.7 % change on previous year1984: -95.2 % change on previous year1985: -100 % change on previous year1987: 50 % change on previous year1988: 66.7 % change on previous year1989: -100 % change on previous year2014: -100 % change on previous year2018: -54.7 % change on previous year2019: 16.7 % change on previous year2020: -5.4 % change on previous year2021: 7.5 % change on previous year2024: -100 % change on previous year

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

The most recent figure for diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Central African Republic is -100 % change on previous year, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 1,425.0% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Central African Republic peaked at 212.5 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 1985.

That places Central African Republic 51st out of 140 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Central African Republic, year by year

Annual values for Diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Central African Republic, 1981 to 2024.
Year % change on previous year Change
1981 212.5 % change on previous year —
1982 -8 % change on previous year -103.8%
1983 -8.7 % change on previous year +8.7%
1984 -95.24 % change on previous year +995.2%
1985 -100 % change on previous year +5.0%
1987 50 % change on previous year -150.0%
1988 66.67 % change on previous year +33.3%
1989 -100 % change on previous year -250.0%
2014 -100 % change on previous year -0.0%
2018 -54.72 % change on previous year -45.3%
2019 16.67 % change on previous year -130.5%
2020 -5.36 % change on previous year -132.1%
2021 7.55 % change on previous year -240.9%
2024 -100 % change on previous year -1425.0%

Central African Republic compared with similar countries

  • Central African Republic's -100 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is -100 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
  • Central African Republic's -100 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -100 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (34 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Central African Republic changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.

YearChange FromTo
2024 -1425.0% 7.55 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 2.15 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 212.5 % change on previous year 8
2010s -46.02 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 16.67 % change on previous year 3
2020s -32.6 % change on previous year -100 % change on previous year 7.55 % change on previous year 3

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Frequently asked questions

What is diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Central African Republic?
Diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Central African Republic was -100 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 212.5 % change on previous year in 1981.
What is the lowest diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 1985.
How does Central African Republic rank for diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate?
Central African Republic ranks 51st out of 140 countries with data for 2024.
Is diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Diphtheria - number of reported cases, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
152 places, 3,361 data points, 1975–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Diphtheria - number of reported cases. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.