New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB (%) in Libya
Libya: New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB was 91.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
91.0%
Change on year
up 35.8%
World rank
91st
of 192 countries
All-time high
99.0%
in 2020
All-time low
0.1%
in 2007
Years of data
7
2005–2023
New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB in Libya, 2005–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Libya is 91.0%, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 35.8% on the previous year and up 19,682.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Libya peaked at 99.0% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2007.
Libya ranks 91st of 192 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB in Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0.5% | — |
| 2007 | 0.1% | -78.7% |
| 2008 | 0.5% | +360.0% |
| 2019 | 42.0% | +9030.4% |
| 2020 | 99.0% | +135.7% |
| 2021 | 67.0% | -32.3% |
| 2023 | 91.0% | +35.8% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 91.0% is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 92.0%, 99% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Libya's 91.0% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 94.0%, 97% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3 |
| 2010s | 42.0% | 42.0% | 42.0% | 1 |
| 2020s | 85.7% | 67.0% | 99.0% | 3 |
Countries ranked near Libya
- 91 Uruguay 91.0% compare
- 91 Netherlands 91.0% compare
- 91 United States 91.0% compare
- 91 China 91.0% compare
- 91 Myanmar 91.0% compare
More health data for Libya
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.48 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,084 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 133 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0404 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Libya?
- New cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Libya was 91.0% in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 99.0% in 2020.
- What is the lowest new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2007.
- How does Libya rank for new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb?
- Libya ranks 91st out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
- Is new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19,682.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya 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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