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
Average cost of drugs for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in Nepal, 2018–2024
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.
Average cost of drugs for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in Nepal, year by year
| Year | constant 2022 US$ | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3,382 constant 2022 US$ | — |
| 2019 | 2,240 constant 2022 US$ | -33.8% |
| 2020 | 4,898 constant 2022 US$ | +118.7% |
| 2021 | 2,772 constant 2022 US$ | -43.4% |
| 2022 | 2,225 constant 2022 US$ | -19.7% |
| 2023 | 2,225 constant 2022 US$ | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 2,853 constant 2022 US$ | +28.2% |
Nepal compared with similar countries
- Nepal's 2,853 constant 2022 US$ is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 1,525 constant 2022 US$, 1.9× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2,811 constant 2022 US$ | 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
More reference data data for Nepal
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.7853 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.7974 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 11.28 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 19.44 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 4.28 (2050)
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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Average cost of drugs spent per patient starting extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment, excluding buffer stock.