Reported cases of urethral discharge among men in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Reported cases of urethral discharge among men was 105,672 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of urethral discharge among men in Burkina Faso, 2013–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2023, reported cases of urethral discharge among men in Burkina Faso stood at 105,672. That is the highest value across all 11 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 5.3% on the previous year and up 544.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of urethral discharge among men in Burkina Faso peaked at 105,672 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 16,406, in 2013.
Burkina Faso ranks 3rd of 42 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of urethral discharge among men in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 16,406 | — |
| 2014 | 18,926 | +15.4% |
| 2015 | 22,491 | +18.8% |
| 2016 | 27,952 | +24.3% |
| 2017 | 35,900 | +28.4% |
| 2018 | 48,855 | +36.1% |
| 2019 | 36,567 | -25.2% |
| 2020 | 60,031 | +64.2% |
| 2021 | 88,783 | +47.9% |
| 2022 | 100,315 | +13.0% |
| 2023 | 105,672 | +5.3% |
Burkina Faso compared with similar countries
- Burkina Faso's 105,672 is above the median for low income countries, which is 59,283, 1.8× the median. (11 countries reporting)
- Burkina Faso's 105,672 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 47,185, 2.2× the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 29,585 | 16,406 | 48,855 | 7 |
| 2020s | 88,700 | 60,031 | 105,672 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
- 1 Mozambique 301,709 compare
- 2 Malawi 144,642 compare
- 4 Tanzania, United Republic of 94,768 compare
- 5 Madagascar 85,592 compare
- 6 Zambia 70,119 compare
More health data for Burkina Faso
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8925 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,142 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 13,085 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.8681 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0693 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.7133 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of urethral discharge among men in Burkina Faso?
- Reported cases of urethral discharge among men in Burkina Faso was 105,672 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest reported cases of urethral discharge among men recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 105,672 in 2023.
- What is the lowest reported cases of urethral discharge among men recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,406 in 2013.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for reported cases of urethral discharge among men?
- Burkina Faso ranks 3rd out of 42 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported cases of urethral discharge among men rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 544.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Reported cases of urethral discharge among men (number). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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