Number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases in Canada

Canada: Number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases was 4 Number of people in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4 Number of people
Change on year
up 33.3%
World rank
162nd
of 194 countries
All-time high
10 Number of people
in 2018
All-time low
0 Number of people
in 2010
Years of data
15
2010–2024

Number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases in Canada, 2010–2024

02468102010201720242010: 0 Number of people2011: 0 Number of people2012: 0 Number of people2013: 0 Number of people2014: 0 Number of people2015: 0 Number of people2016: 0 Number of people2017: 5 Number of people2018: 10 Number of people2019: 3 Number of people2020: 1 Number of people2021: 6 Number of people2022: 3 Number of people2023: 3 Number of people2024: 4 Number of people

Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Number of people.

Analysis

In 2024, number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases in Canada stood at 4 Number of people.

The figure is up 33.3% on the previous year and up 33.3% over five years.

Over the whole period, number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases in Canada peaked at 10 Number of people in 2018 and was at its lowest, 0 Number of people, in 2010.

Canada ranks 162nd of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 1.8 Number of people 0 Number of people 10 Number of people 10
2020s 3.4 Number of people 1 Number of people 6 Number of people 5

Countries ranked near Canada

  1. 160 Finland 5 Number of people compare
  2. 160 South Korea 5 Number of people compare
  3. 164 Estonia 3 Number of people compare
  4. 164 Ukraine 3 Number of people compare

See the full ranking of 194 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases in Canada?
Number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases in Canada was 4 Number of people in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases recorded in Canada?
The highest recorded value was 10 Number of people in 2018.
What is the lowest number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases recorded in Canada?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Number of people in 2010.
How does Canada rank for number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases?
Canada ranks 162nd out of 194 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Canada data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases
Unit
Number of people
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
194 places, 2,910 data points, 2010–2024
Last refreshed

Estimated number of people requiring medical treatment for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).