Average cost of drugs for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in Zambia
Zambia: Average cost of drugs for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis was 600 constant 2022 US$ in 2024. ▼ Falling
Average cost of drugs for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in Zambia, 2018–2024
Source: WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in constant 2022 US$.
Analysis
In 2024, average cost of drugs for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in Zambia stood at 600 constant 2022 US$. That is the lowest value across all 7 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 80.0% on the previous year and down 90.4% over ten years.
Zambia ranks 49th of 56 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6,240 constant 2022 US$ | 6,240 constant 2022 US$ | 6,240 constant 2022 US$ | 2 |
| 2020s | 3,816 constant 2022 US$ | 600 constant 2022 US$ | 6,240 constant 2022 US$ | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is average cost of drugs for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in Zambia?
- Average cost of drugs for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis in Zambia was 600 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 6,240 constant 2022 US$ in 2018.
- What is the lowest average cost of drugs for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 600 constant 2022 US$ in 2024.
- How does Zambia rank for average cost of drugs for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis?
- Zambia ranks 49th out of 56 countries with data for 2024.
- Is average cost of drugs for extensively drug-resistant tuberculosis rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 90.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Zambia 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.