Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Cameroon

Cameroon: Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis was 56.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
56.3%
Change on year
up 8.1%
World rank
15th
of 45 countries
All-time high
95.8%
in 2019
All-time low
1.1%
in 2006
Years of data
18
2006–2024

Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Cameroon, 2006–2024

0204060801002006201520242006: 1.1 %2007: 3.8 %2009: 5.3 %2010: 11.1 %2011: 17.2 %2012: 21.7 %2013: 10 %2014: 56.8 %2015: 56.8 %2016: 43.7 %2017: 63.3 %2018: 19.4 %2019: 95.8 %2020: 60.8 %2021: 51 %2022: 47.3 %2023: 52.1 %2024: 56.3 %

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

Analysis

Cameroon recorded 56.3% for treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in 2024.

That represents a change of up 8.1% on the previous year and down 0.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Cameroon peaked at 95.8% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 1.1%, in 2006.

That places Cameroon 15th out of 45 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 3.4% 1.1% 5.3% 3
2010s 39.6% 10.0% 95.8% 10
2020s 53.5% 47.3% 60.8% 5

Countries ranked near Cameroon

  1. 12 Somalia 68.5% compare
  2. 13 Benin 66.2% compare
  3. 14 Philippines 64.9% compare
  4. 16 Uganda 54.3% compare
  5. 17 Zimbabwe 53.7% compare
  6. 18 Eswatini 53.5% compare

See the full ranking of 45 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Cameroon?
Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Cameroon was 56.3% in 2024, according to World Health Organization (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest treatment coverage for schistosomiasis recorded in Cameroon?
The highest recorded value was 95.8% in 2019.
What is the lowest treatment coverage for schistosomiasis recorded in Cameroon?
The lowest recorded value was 1.1% in 2006.
How does Cameroon rank for treatment coverage for schistosomiasis?
Cameroon ranks 15th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
Is treatment coverage for schistosomiasis rising or falling in Cameroon?
Over the last ten years it is down 0.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cameroon 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 schistosomiasis. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis
Unit
%
Source
World Health Organization (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
45 places, 573 data points, 2006–2024
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