Treatment coverage for lymphatic filariasis in Benin

Benin: Treatment coverage for lymphatic filariasis was 83.3% in 2020. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2020)
83.3%
Change on year
down 1.9%
World rank
10th
of 66 countries
All-time high
85.7%
in 2018
All-time low
6.6%
in 2002
Years of data
19
2002–2020

Treatment coverage for lymphatic filariasis in Benin, 2002–2020

0204060802002201120202002: 6.6 %2003: 19.8 %2004: 25.9 %2005: 31.6 %2006: 30.4 %2007: 31 %2008: 17.1 %2009: 17.2 %2010: 17.9 %2011: 9.1 %2012: 17.5 %2013: 30.8 %2014: 33.8 %2015: 41.8 %2016: 56.4 %2017: 81.6 %2018: 85.7 %2019: 84.9 %2020: 83.3 %

Source: World Health Organization (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in %.

Analysis

Benin recorded 83.3% for treatment coverage for lymphatic filariasis in 2020.

That represents a change of down 1.9% on the previous year and up 364.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, treatment coverage for lymphatic filariasis in Benin peaked at 85.7% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 6.6%, in 2002.

Benin ranks 10th of 66 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 22.4% 6.6% 31.6% 8
2010s 46.0% 9.1% 85.7% 10
2020s 83.3% 83.3% 83.3% 1

Countries ranked near Benin

  1. 7 Malaysia 84.2% compare
  2. 8 Kiribati 83.9% compare
  3. 9 India 83.8% compare
  4. 11 Malawi 83.0% compare
  5. 12 Congo 82.1% compare
  6. 13 Yemen 81.8% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is treatment coverage for lymphatic filariasis in Benin?
Treatment coverage for lymphatic filariasis in Benin was 83.3% in 2020, according to World Health Organization (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest treatment coverage for lymphatic filariasis recorded in Benin?
The highest recorded value was 85.7% in 2018.
What is the lowest treatment coverage for lymphatic filariasis recorded in Benin?
The lowest recorded value was 6.6% in 2002.
How does Benin rank for treatment coverage for lymphatic filariasis?
Benin ranks 10th out of 66 countries with data for 2020.
Is treatment coverage for lymphatic filariasis rising or falling in Benin?
Over the last ten years it is up 364.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Benin data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Treatment coverage for lymphatic filariasis. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Treatment coverage for lymphatic filariasis
Unit
%
Source
World Health Organization (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
66 places, 966 data points, 1999–2024
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Drug coverage out of estimated population who require it.