New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB (%) in Myanmar
Myanmar: New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB was 91.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
91.0%
Change on year
up 5.8%
World rank
91st
of 192 countries
All-time high
92.0%
in 2018
All-time low
0.7%
in 2012
Years of data
12
2012–2024
New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB in Myanmar, 2012–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Myanmar recorded 91.0% for new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in 2024.
That represents a change of up 5.8% on the previous year and up 279.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Myanmar peaked at 92.0% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0.7%, in 2012.
That places Myanmar 91st 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 Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0.7% | — |
| 2013 | 13.0% | +1680.8% |
| 2014 | 24.0% | +84.6% |
| 2015 | 20.0% | -16.7% |
| 2016 | 43.0% | +115.0% |
| 2017 | 82.0% | +90.7% |
| 2018 | 92.0% | +12.2% |
| 2019 | 76.0% | -17.4% |
| 2020 | 80.0% | +5.3% |
| 2022 | 79.0% | -1.2% |
| 2023 | 86.0% | +8.9% |
| 2024 | 91.0% | +5.8% |
Myanmar compared with similar countries
- Myanmar's 91.0% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 91.5%, 99% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
- Myanmar's 91.0% is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 94.0%, 97% of the median. (31 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 43.8% | 0.7% | 92.0% | 8 |
| 2020s | 84.0% | 79.0% | 91.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
- 91 Uruguay 91.0% compare
- 91 Netherlands 91.0% compare
- 91 United States 91.0% compare
- 91 China 91.0% compare
- 91 Libya 91.0% compare
More health data for Myanmar
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.11 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.1576 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,398 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 2,973 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 7 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.759 % 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 0.0387 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8351 % 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 Myanmar?
- New cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Myanmar was 91.0% in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 92.0% in 2018.
- What is the lowest new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.7% in 2012.
- How does Myanmar rank for new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb?
- Myanmar ranks 91st out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
- Is new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 279.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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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