New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region): New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB was 80.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) recorded 80.0% for new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in 2024. That is the highest value across all 20 years on record.
The figure is up 3.9% on the previous year and up 1,639.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) peaked at 80.0% in 2024 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2007.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1.3% | — |
| 2006 | 1.4% | +7.7% |
| 2007 | 0.8% | -40.0% |
| 2008 | 1.2% | +42.9% |
| 2009 | 1.0% | -19.2% |
| 2010 | 1.4% | +44.3% |
| 2011 | 1.3% | -7.1% |
| 2012 | 1.4% | +7.7% |
| 2013 | 7.8% | +457.1% |
| 2014 | 4.6% | -41.0% |
| 2015 | 5.1% | +10.9% |
| 2016 | 14.0% | +174.5% |
| 2017 | 35.0% | +150.0% |
| 2018 | 43.0% | +22.9% |
| 2019 | 51.0% | +18.6% |
| 2020 | 60.0% | +17.6% |
| 2021 | 65.0% | +8.3% |
| 2022 | 67.0% | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 77.0% | +14.9% |
| 2024 | 80.0% | +3.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.4% | 5 |
| 2010s | 16.5% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 69.8% | 60.0% | 80.0% | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)?
- New cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) was 80.0% in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb recorded in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)?
- The highest recorded value was 80.0% in 2024.
- What is the lowest new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb recorded in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2007.
- How does Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank for new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 8th out of 11 groups with data for 2024.
- Is new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb rising or falling in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,639.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eastern Mediterranean (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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