New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB in Americas (WHO region)
Americas (WHO region): New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB was 70.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB in Americas (WHO region), 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Americas (WHO region) is 70.0%, measured in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4.5% on the previous year and up 191.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Americas (WHO region) peaked at 70.0% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 8.4%, in 2010.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB in Americas (WHO region), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 11.0% | — |
| 2006 | 10.0% | -9.1% |
| 2007 | 10.0% | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 2009 | 8.5% | -11.5% |
| 2010 | 8.4% | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 11.0% | +31.0% |
| 2012 | 22.0% | +100.0% |
| 2013 | 24.0% | +9.1% |
| 2014 | 24.0% | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 44.0% | +83.3% |
| 2016 | 52.0% | +18.2% |
| 2017 | 48.0% | -7.7% |
| 2018 | 40.0% | -16.7% |
| 2019 | 43.0% | +7.5% |
| 2020 | 52.0% | +20.9% |
| 2021 | 59.0% | +13.5% |
| 2022 | 60.0% | +1.7% |
| 2023 | 67.0% | +11.7% |
| 2024 | 70.0% | +4.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.8% | 8.5% | 11.0% | 5 |
| 2010s | 31.6% | 8.4% | 52.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 61.6% | 52.0% | 70.0% | 5 |
More health data for Americas (WHO region)
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- Diphtheria - number of reported cases, gaps filled 72 (2025)
- Measles - number of reported cases, gaps filled 12,380 (2025)
- Total tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 385 (2025)
- Measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate 22.22 % change on previous year (2024)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, annual growth rate -20.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total tetanus - number of reported cases, annual growth rate -12.7 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total tetanus - number of reported cases 385 (2025)
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- Diphtheria - number of reported cases 72 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Americas (WHO region)?
- New cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Americas (WHO region) was 70.0% in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb recorded in Americas (WHO region)?
- The highest recorded value was 70.0% in 2024.
- What is the lowest new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb recorded in Americas (WHO region)?
- The lowest recorded value was 8.4% in 2010.
- How does Americas (WHO region) rank for new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb?
- Americas (WHO region) ranks 9th out of 11 groups with data for 2024.
- Is new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb rising or falling in Americas (WHO region)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 191.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Americas (WHO region) data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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