Previously treated cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB (%) in Uganda
Uganda: Previously treated cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB was 70.0% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Previously treated cases tested for RR-/MDR-TB in Uganda, 2008–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Uganda stood at 70.0%.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 26.3% on the previous year and up 288.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Uganda peaked at 95.0% in 2023 and was at its lowest, 5.7%, in 2009.
That places Uganda 131st 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 Uganda, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 13.0% | — |
| 2009 | 5.7% | -56.2% |
| 2010 | 9.0% | +57.9% |
| 2011 | 9.0% | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 19.0% | +111.1% |
| 2013 | 9.9% | -47.9% |
| 2014 | 18.0% | +81.8% |
| 2015 | 37.0% | +105.6% |
| 2016 | 44.0% | +18.9% |
| 2017 | 32.0% | -27.3% |
| 2018 | 58.0% | +81.2% |
| 2019 | 56.0% | -3.4% |
| 2020 | 64.0% | +14.3% |
| 2021 | 71.0% | +10.9% |
| 2023 | 95.0% | +33.8% |
| 2024 | 70.0% | -26.3% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 70.0% is below the median for low income countries, which is 87.0%, 80% of the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 70.0% is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 91.5%, 77% of the median. (46 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9.3% | 5.7% | 13.0% | 2 |
| 2010s | 29.2% | 9.0% | 58.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 75.0% | 64.0% | 95.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
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Frequently asked questions
- What is previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Uganda?
- Previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb in Uganda was 70.0% in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb recorded in Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 95.0% in 2023.
- What is the lowest previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 5.7% in 2009.
- How does Uganda rank for previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb?
- Uganda ranks 131st out of 180 countries with data for 2024.
- Is previously treated cases tested for rr-/mdr-tb rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 288.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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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