Average cost of drugs for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in Nepal

Nepal: Average cost of drugs for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis was 2,853 constant 2022 US$ in 2024. ▼ Falling

Latest (2024)
2,853 constant 2022 US$
Change on year
up 28.2%
World rank
21st
of 56 countries
All-time high
4,898 constant 2022 US$
in 2020
All-time low
2,225 constant 2022 US$
in 2022
Years of data
7
2018–2024

Average cost of drugs for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in Nepal, 2018–2024

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k2018202120242018: 3.4k constant 2022 US$2019: 2.2k constant 2022 US$2020: 4.9k constant 2022 US$2021: 2.8k constant 2022 US$2022: 2.2k constant 2022 US$2023: 2.2k constant 2022 US$2024: 2.9k constant 2022 US$

Source: WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2022 US$.

Analysis

The most recent figure for average cost of drugs for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in Nepal is 2,853 constant 2022 US$, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.2% on the previous year and down 15.6% over ten years.

That places Nepal 21st out of 56 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2,811 constant 2022 US$ 2,240 constant 2022 US$ 3,382 constant 2022 US$ 2
2020s 2,995 constant 2022 US$ 2,225 constant 2022 US$ 4,898 constant 2022 US$ 5

Countries ranked near Nepal

  1. 18 Peru 3,884 constant 2022 US$ compare
  2. 19 Mexico 3,500 constant 2022 US$ compare
  3. 20 Senegal 3,428 constant 2022 US$ compare
  4. 22 Eswatini 2,726 constant 2022 US$ compare
  5. 23 Bhutan 2,259 constant 2022 US$ compare
  6. 24 Afghanistan 2,000 constant 2022 US$ compare
  7. 24 Iraq 2,000 constant 2022 US$ compare

See the full ranking of 56 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is average cost of drugs for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in Nepal?
Average cost of drugs for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in Nepal was 2,853 constant 2022 US$ in 2024, according to WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest average cost of drugs for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis recorded in Nepal?
The highest recorded value was 4,898 constant 2022 US$ in 2020.
What is the lowest average cost of drugs for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis recorded in Nepal?
The lowest recorded value was 2,225 constant 2022 US$ in 2022.
How does Nepal rank for average cost of drugs for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis?
Nepal ranks 21st out of 56 countries with data for 2024.
Is average cost of drugs for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis rising or falling in Nepal?
Over the last ten years it is down 15.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
Where does this Nepal data come from?
The figures come from WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Average cost of drugs for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Average cost of drugs for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis
Unit
constant 2022 US$
Source
WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
56 places, 394 data points, 2017–2024
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Average cost of drugs spent per patient starting extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment, excluding buffer stock.