New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB in Nepal

Nepal: New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB was 70.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
70.0%
Change on year
down 12.5%
World rank
141st
of 192 countries
All-time high
100.0%
in 2016
All-time low
0.0%
in 2011
Years of data
18
2007–2024

New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB in Nepal, 2007–2024

0204060801002007201520242007: 52008: 0.932009: 0.842010: 0.812011: 02012: 1.22013: 132014: 142015: 242016: 1002017: 292018: 502019: 802020: 602021: 812022: 802023: 802024: 70

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

In 2024, new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Nepal stood at 70.0%.

The figure is down 12.5% on the previous year and up 400.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Nepal peaked at 100.0% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2011.

That places Nepal 141st 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 2.3% 0.8% 5.0% 3
2010s 31.2% 0.0% 100.0% 10
2020s 74.2% 60.0% 81.0% 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Nepal?
New cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Nepal 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 Nepal?
The highest recorded value was 100.0% in 2016.
What is the lowest new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb recorded in Nepal?
The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2011.
How does Nepal rank for new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb?
Nepal ranks 141st out of 192 countries with data for 2024.
Is new cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb rising or falling in Nepal?
Over the last ten years it is up 400.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nepal 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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Indicator
New cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB (%)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
204 places, 3,368 data points, 2005–2024
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