Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Liberia

Liberia: Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis was 47.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
47.4%
Change on year
up 463.4%
World rank
22nd
of 45 countries
All-time high
79.2%
in 2018
All-time low
5.8%
in 2020
Years of data
11
2012–2024

Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Liberia, 2012–2024

0204060802012201820242012: 30.9 %2013: 29 %2016: 12.8 %2017: 15.5 %2018: 79.2 %2019: 52.1 %2020: 5.8 %2021: 35.3 %2022: 71.1 %2023: 8.4 %2024: 47.4 %

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

Analysis

Liberia recorded 47.4% for treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in 2024.

That represents a change of up 463.4% on the previous year and up 63.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Liberia peaked at 79.2% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 5.8%, in 2020.

Liberia ranks 22nd of 45 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 36.6% 12.8% 79.2% 6
2020s 33.6% 5.8% 71.1% 5

Countries ranked near Liberia

  1. 19 Nigeria 49.6% compare
  2. 20 Angola 48.4% compare
  3. 21 Guinea 48.0% compare
  4. 23 Ethiopia 46.8% compare
  5. 24 Sao Tome and Principe 42.8% compare
  6. 25 Eritrea 42.8% compare

See the full ranking of 45 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Liberia?
Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Liberia was 47.4% 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 Liberia?
The highest recorded value was 79.2% in 2018.
What is the lowest treatment coverage for schistosomiasis recorded in Liberia?
The lowest recorded value was 5.8% in 2020.
How does Liberia rank for treatment coverage for schistosomiasis?
Liberia ranks 22nd out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
Is treatment coverage for schistosomiasis rising or falling in Liberia?
Over the last ten years it is up 63.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Liberia 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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