Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Eswatini
Eswatini: Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis was 53.5% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
53.5%
World rank
18th
of 45 countries
All-time high
66.8%
in 2018
All-time low
6.4%
in 2009
Years of data
6
2007–2024
Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Eswatini, 2007–2024
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 Eswatini is 53.5%, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Eswatini peaked at 66.8% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 6.4%, in 2009.
Eswatini ranks 18th of 45 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Eswatini, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 13.3% | — |
| 2008 | 11.4% | -13.6% |
| 2009 | 6.4% | -44.0% |
| 2016 | 51.6% | +704.6% |
| 2018 | 66.8% | +29.5% |
| 2024 | 53.5% | -20.0% |
Eswatini compared with similar countries
- Eswatini's 53.5% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 42.8%, 1.3× the median. (37 countries reporting)
- Eswatini's 53.5% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 51.6%, 1.0× the median. (20 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.4% | 6.4% | 13.3% | 3 |
| 2010s | 59.2% | 51.6% | 66.8% | 2 |
| 2020s | 53.5% | 53.5% | 53.5% | 1 |
Countries ranked near Eswatini
More reference data data for Eswatini
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0203 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3059 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.3309 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0048 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.3309 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0679 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.0557 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.66 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1.82 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.026 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Eswatini?
- Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Eswatini was 53.5% 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 Eswatini?
- The highest recorded value was 66.8% in 2018.
- What is the lowest treatment coverage for schistosomiasis recorded in Eswatini?
- The lowest recorded value was 6.4% in 2009.
- How does Eswatini rank for treatment coverage for schistosomiasis?
- Eswatini ranks 18th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
- Is treatment coverage for schistosomiasis rising or falling in Eswatini?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Eswatini 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
Drug coverage out of estimated population who require it.