Reported number of individuals treated for onchocerciasis in South Sudan
South Sudan: Reported number of individuals treated for onchocerciasis was 5.38 million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported number of individuals treated for onchocerciasis in South Sudan, 2011–2024
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2024, reported number of individuals treated for onchocerciasis in South Sudan stood at 5.38 million.
The figure is down 1.1% on the previous year and up 262.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported number of individuals treated for onchocerciasis in South Sudan peaked at 6.18 million in 2022 and was at its lowest, 462,649, in 2015.
South Sudan ranks 9th of 33 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported number of individuals treated for onchocerciasis in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 3.47 million | — |
| 2012 | 2.47 million | -28.7% |
| 2013 | 2.27 million | -8.2% |
| 2014 | 1.49 million | -34.6% |
| 2015 | 462,649 | -68.8% |
| 2017 | 1.10 million | +137.0% |
| 2018 | 1.89 million | +72.7% |
| 2019 | 1.52 million | -19.9% |
| 2021 | 5.43 million | +257.7% |
| 2022 | 6.18 million | +13.9% |
| 2023 | 5.44 million | -11.9% |
| 2024 | 5.38 million | -1.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1.83 million | 462,649 | 3.47 million | 8 |
| 2020s | 5.61 million | 5.38 million | 6.18 million | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported number of individuals treated for onchocerciasis in South Sudan?
- Reported number of individuals treated for onchocerciasis in South Sudan was 5.38 million in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest reported number of individuals treated for onchocerciasis recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 6.18 million in 2022.
- What is the lowest reported number of individuals treated for onchocerciasis recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 462,649 in 2015.
- How does South Sudan rank for reported number of individuals treated for onchocerciasis?
- South Sudan ranks 9th out of 33 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported number of individuals treated for onchocerciasis rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 262.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Reported number of individuals treated for onchocerciasis. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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