New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB (%) in India
India: New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB was 92.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB in India, 2007–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in India is 92.0%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 12.2% on the previous year and up 5,311.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in India peaked at 98.0% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2007.
That places India 87th out of 192 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.
New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0.0% | — |
| 2008 | 0.0% | — |
| 2014 | 1.7% | — |
| 2015 | 11.0% | +547.1% |
| 2016 | 36.0% | +227.3% |
| 2017 | 62.0% | +72.2% |
| 2018 | 48.0% | -22.6% |
| 2019 | 77.0% | +60.4% |
| 2020 | 98.0% | +27.3% |
| 2021 | 76.0% | -22.4% |
| 2022 | 76.0% | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 82.0% | +7.9% |
| 2024 | 92.0% | +12.2% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 92.0% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 91.5%, 1.0× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- India's 92.0% is above the median for South Asia, which is 81.0%, 1.1× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2 |
| 2010s | 39.3% | 1.7% | 77.0% | 6 |
| 2020s | 84.8% | 76.0% | 98.0% | 5 |
Countries ranked near India
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Frequently asked questions
- What is new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in India?
- New cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in India was 92.0% in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 98.0% in 2020.
- What is the lowest new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2007.
- How does India rank for new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb?
- India ranks 87th out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is up 5,311.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India 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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