Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Eritrea

Eritrea: Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis was 42.8% in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
42.8%
Change on year
up 30.5%
World rank
25th
of 45 countries
All-time high
91.7%
in 2019
All-time low
15.3%
in 2015
Years of data
9
2014–2023

Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Eritrea, 2014–2023

204060801002014201820232014: 17.7 %2015: 15.3 %2016: 59.7 %2017: 61.2 %2019: 91.7 %2020: 19.5 %2021: 82.8 %2022: 32.8 %2023: 42.8 %

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

Analysis

The most recent figure for treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Eritrea is 42.8%, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 30.5% on the previous year and up 141.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Eritrea peaked at 91.7% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 15.3%, in 2015.

Eritrea ranks 25th of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 49.1% 15.3% 91.7% 5
2020s 44.4% 19.5% 82.8% 4

Countries ranked near Eritrea

  1. 22 Liberia 47.4% compare
  2. 23 Ethiopia 46.8% compare
  3. 24 Sao Tome and Principe 42.8% compare
  4. 26 Madagascar 41.4% compare
  5. 27 Indonesia 40.5% compare
  6. 28 Malawi 40.1% compare

See the full ranking of 45 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Eritrea?
Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Eritrea was 42.8% in 2023, according to World Health Organization (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest treatment coverage for schistosomiasis recorded in Eritrea?
The highest recorded value was 91.7% in 2019.
What is the lowest treatment coverage for schistosomiasis recorded in Eritrea?
The lowest recorded value was 15.3% in 2015.
How does Eritrea rank for treatment coverage for schistosomiasis?
Eritrea ranks 25th out of 45 countries with data for 2023.
Is treatment coverage for schistosomiasis rising or falling in Eritrea?
Over the last ten years it is up 141.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Eritrea 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
Last refreshed

Drug coverage out of estimated population who require it.