Previously treated cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB (%) in Nepal
Nepal: Previously treated cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB was 81.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Previously treated cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB in Nepal, 2007–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Nepal is 81.0%, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 3.8% on the previous year and up 211.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Nepal peaked at 96.0% in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2011.
That places Nepal 111th out of 180 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.
Previously treated cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB in Nepal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 17.0% | — |
| 2008 | 10.0% | -41.2% |
| 2009 | 7.1% | -29.0% |
| 2010 | 6.2% | -12.7% |
| 2011 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 24.0% | — |
| 2013 | 25.0% | +4.2% |
| 2014 | 26.0% | +4.0% |
| 2015 | 28.0% | +7.7% |
| 2016 | 90.0% | +221.4% |
| 2017 | 29.0% | -67.8% |
| 2018 | 56.0% | +93.1% |
| 2019 | 85.0% | +51.8% |
| 2020 | 96.0% | +12.9% |
| 2021 | 64.0% | -33.3% |
| 2022 | 78.0% | +21.9% |
| 2023 | 78.0% | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 81.0% | +3.8% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 81.0% is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 90.0%, 90% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nepal's 81.0% is below the median for South Asia, which is 93.0%, 87% of the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11.4% | 7.1% | 17.0% | 3 |
| 2010s | 36.9% | 0.0% | 90.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 79.4% | 64.0% | 96.0% | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Nepal?
- Previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Nepal was 81.0% in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb recorded in Nepal?
- The highest recorded value was 96.0% in 2020.
- What is the lowest previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb recorded in Nepal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2011.
- How does Nepal rank for previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb?
- Nepal ranks 111th out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb rising or falling in Nepal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 211.5%. 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 Previously treated cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB (%). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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