Diphtheria - number of reported cases in Nepal

Nepal: Diphtheria - number of reported cases was 70 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
70
Change on year
up 159.3%
World rank
18th
of 205 countries
All-time high
2,038
in 1995
All-time low
0
in 2019
Years of data
49
1974–2024

Diphtheria - number of reported cases in Nepal, 1974–2024

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Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for diphtheria - number of reported cases in Nepal is 70, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 159.3% on the previous year and down 93.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, diphtheria - number of reported cases in Nepal peaked at 2,038 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2019.

Nepal ranks 18th of 205 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 111.2 46 197 5
1980s 281.9 3 1,293 10
1990s 522.78 4 2,038 9
2000s 160.8 44 390 10
2010s 268.6 0 1,079 10
2020s 38.4 0 95 5

Countries ranked near Nepal

  1. 16 South Sudan 85 compare
  2. 17 Guinea 72 compare
  3. 19 Central African Republic 66 compare
  4. 20 Haiti 62 compare
  5. 21 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 61 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is diphtheria - number of reported cases in Nepal?
Diphtheria - number of reported cases in Nepal was 70 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest diphtheria - number of reported cases recorded in Nepal?
The highest recorded value was 2,038 in 1995.
What is the lowest diphtheria - number of reported cases recorded in Nepal?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2019.
How does Nepal rank for diphtheria - number of reported cases?
Nepal ranks 18th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
Is diphtheria - number of reported cases rising or falling in Nepal?
Over the last ten years it is down 93.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nepal data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Diphtheria - number of reported cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Diphtheria - number of reported cases
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
222 places, 9,233 data points, 1974–2025
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