Number of people requiring interventions against neglected tropical in Australia
Australia: Number of people requiring interventions against neglected tropical was 8,631 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of people requiring interventions against neglected tropical in Australia, 2010–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of people requiring interventions against neglected tropical in Australia is 8,631, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 17.3% on the previous year and down 84.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of people requiring interventions against neglected tropical in Australia peaked at 144,692 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 3,477, in 2022.
Australia ranks 110th of 207 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of people requiring interventions against neglected tropical in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 89,732 | — |
| 2011 | 72,560 | -19.1% |
| 2012 | 60,279 | -16.9% |
| 2013 | 144,692 | +140.0% |
| 2014 | 54,311 | -62.5% |
| 2015 | 17,476 | -67.8% |
| 2016 | 20,994 | +20.1% |
| 2017 | 20,123 | -4.1% |
| 2018 | 20,123 | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 13,700 | -31.9% |
| 2020 | 20,401 | +48.9% |
| 2021 | 18,286 | -10.4% |
| 2022 | 3,477 | -81.0% |
| 2023 | 10,441 | +200.3% |
| 2024 | 8,631 | -17.3% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 8,631 is above the median for high income countries, which is 19, 454.3× the median. (62 countries reporting)
- Australia's 8,631 is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 109,449, 8% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 51,399 | 13,700 | 144,692 | 10 |
| 2020s | 12,247 | 3,477 | 20,401 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Australia
- 108 Mauritius 9,918 compare
- 109 Saudi Arabia 8,924 compare
- 110 Australia and New Zealand 8,631 compare
- 112 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 6,845 compare
- 113 Tunisia 3,619 compare
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.9072 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 215 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2021)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.45 % 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 0.0279 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0295 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of people requiring interventions against neglected tropical in Australia?
- Number of people requiring interventions against neglected tropical in Australia was 8,631 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest number of people requiring interventions against neglected tropical recorded in Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 144,692 in 2013.
- What is the lowest number of people requiring interventions against neglected tropical recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 3,477 in 2022.
- How does Australia rank for number of people requiring interventions against neglected tropical?
- Australia ranks 110th out of 207 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of people requiring interventions against neglected tropical rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Number of people requiring interventions against neglected tropical diseases (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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