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
Number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases in Canada, 2010–2024
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.
Number of people requiring treatment against neglected tropical diseases in Canada, year by year
| Year | Number of people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 Number of people | — |
| 2011 | 0 Number of people | — |
| 2012 | 0 Number of people | — |
| 2013 | 0 Number of people | — |
| 2014 | 0 Number of people | — |
| 2015 | 0 Number of people | — |
| 2016 | 0 Number of people | — |
| 2017 | 5 Number of people | — |
| 2018 | 10 Number of people | +100.0% |
| 2019 | 3 Number of people | -70.0% |
| 2020 | 1 Number of people | -66.7% |
| 2021 | 6 Number of people | +500.0% |
| 2022 | 3 Number of people | -50.0% |
| 2023 | 3 Number of people | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 4 Number of people | +33.3% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 4 Number of people is below the median for high income countries, which is 20 Number of people, 20% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More reference data data for Canada
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 2.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.92 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 20.47 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 6.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 7.45 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 22.03 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 99.83 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.88 (2050)
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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Estimated number of people requiring medical treatment for neglected tropical diseases (NTDs).