Number of people treated for river blindness in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Number of people treated for river blindness was 1.66 million People in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of people treated for river blindness in Central African Republic, 2005–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in People.
Analysis
In 2024, number of people treated for river blindness in Central African Republic stood at 1.66 million People.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.8% on the previous year and up 154.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of people treated for river blindness in Central African Republic peaked at 2.18 million People in 2021 and was at its lowest, 0 People, in 2020.
Central African Republic ranks 18th of 33 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of people treated for river blindness in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 966,364 People | — |
| 2006 | 763,715 People | -21.0% |
| 2007 | 724,791 People | -5.1% |
| 2008 | 870,516 People | +20.1% |
| 2009 | 1.09 million People | +25.0% |
| 2010 | 1.26 million People | +16.2% |
| 2011 | 1.50 million People | +18.8% |
| 2012 | 985,325 People | -34.4% |
| 2014 | 651,857 People | -33.8% |
| 2016 | 1.24 million People | +90.3% |
| 2018 | 921,480 People | -25.7% |
| 2019 | 1.73 million People | +87.4% |
| 2020 | 0 People | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 2.18 million People | — |
| 2022 | 0 People | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 1.67 million People | — |
| 2024 | 1.66 million People | -0.8% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 1.66 million People is below the median for low income countries, which is 1.66 million People, 100% of the median. (15 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 1.66 million People is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 3.06 million People, 54% of the median. (27 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 882,687 People | 724,791 People | 1.09 million People | 5 |
| 2010s | 1.18 million People | 651,857 People | 1.73 million People | 7 |
| 2020s | 1.10 million People | 0 People | 2.18 million People | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of people treated for river blindness in Central African Republic?
- Number of people treated for river blindness in Central African Republic was 1.66 million 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 treated for river blindness recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 2.18 million People in 2021.
- What is the lowest number of people treated for river blindness recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 People in 2020.
- How does Central African Republic rank for number of people treated for river blindness?
- Central African Republic ranks 18th out of 33 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of people treated for river blindness rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 154.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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 treated for river blindness. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Reported number of people treated with ivermectin for river blindness.