Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Central African Republic

Central African Republic: Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis was 13.9% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
13.9%
Change on year
down 56.8%
World rank
39th
of 45 countries
All-time high
39.4%
in 2016
All-time low
4.4%
in 2009
Years of data
11
2009–2024

Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Central African Republic, 2009–2024

0102030402009201620242009: 4.4 %2010: 26.4 %2012: 30.1 %2013: 7.8 %2014: 9.4 %2016: 39.4 %2018: 15.9 %2019: 36.8 %2021: 6.5 %2023: 32.2 %2024: 13.9 %

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

Analysis

Central African Republic recorded 13.9% for treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 56.8% on the previous year and up 48.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Central African Republic peaked at 39.4% in 2016 and was at its lowest, 4.4%, in 2009.

That places Central African Republic 39th out of 45 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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
2000s 4.4% 4.4% 4.4% 1
2010s 23.7% 7.8% 39.4% 7
2020s 17.6% 6.5% 32.2% 3

Countries ranked near Central African Republic

  1. 36 Niger 35.1% compare
  2. 37 Sudan 35.1% compare
  3. 38 Cote d'Ivoire 27.2% compare
  4. 40 Mauritania 12.6% compare
  5. 41 South Sudan 10.7% compare
  6. 42 Guinea-Bissau 8.5% compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Central African Republic?
Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Central African Republic was 13.9% 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 Central African Republic?
The highest recorded value was 39.4% in 2016.
What is the lowest treatment coverage for schistosomiasis recorded in Central African Republic?
The lowest recorded value was 4.4% in 2009.
How does Central African Republic rank for treatment coverage for schistosomiasis?
Central African Republic ranks 39th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
Is treatment coverage for schistosomiasis rising or falling in Central African Republic?
Over the last ten years it is up 48.1%. 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 (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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Drug coverage out of estimated population who require it.