Previously treated cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB in Africa (WHO region)
Africa (WHO region): Previously treated cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB was 78.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
78.0%
Change on year
down 3.7%
Rank
8th
of 11 groups
All-time high
84.0%
in 2020
All-time low
1.6%
in 2006
Years of data
20
2005–2024
Previously treated cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB in Africa (WHO region), 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
Africa (WHO region) recorded 78.0% for previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in 2024.
That represents a change of down 3.7% on the previous year and up 136.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Africa (WHO region) peaked at 84.0% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.6%, in 2006.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Previously treated cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB in Africa (WHO region), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 3.1% | — |
| 2006 | 1.6% | -48.4% |
| 2007 | 5.3% | +231.2% |
| 2008 | 7.1% | +34.0% |
| 2009 | 3.0% | -57.7% |
| 2010 | 2.9% | -3.3% |
| 2011 | 2.9% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 4.1% | +41.4% |
| 2013 | 9.6% | +134.1% |
| 2014 | 33.0% | +243.8% |
| 2015 | 65.0% | +97.0% |
| 2016 | 29.0% | -55.4% |
| 2017 | 42.0% | +44.8% |
| 2018 | 72.0% | +71.4% |
| 2019 | 61.0% | -15.3% |
| 2020 | 84.0% | +37.7% |
| 2021 | 82.0% | -2.4% |
| 2022 | 72.0% | -12.2% |
| 2023 | 81.0% | +12.5% |
| 2024 | 78.0% | -3.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.0% | 1.6% | 7.1% | 5 |
| 2010s | 32.1% | 2.9% | 72.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 79.4% | 72.0% | 84.0% | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Africa (WHO region)?
- Previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Africa (WHO region) was 78.0% in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb recorded in Africa (WHO region)?
- The highest recorded value was 84.0% in 2020.
- What is the lowest previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb recorded in Africa (WHO region)?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.6% in 2006.
- How does Africa (WHO region) rank for previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 8th out of 11 groups with data for 2024.
- Is previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb rising or falling in Africa (WHO region)?
- Over the last ten years it is up 136.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Africa (WHO region) data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Previously treated cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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