Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Madagascar

Madagascar: Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis was 41.4% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
41.4%
Change on year
up 51.9%
World rank
26th
of 45 countries
All-time high
46.9%
in 2017
All-time low
2.9%
in 2012
Years of data
15
2008–2024

Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Madagascar, 2008–2024

010203040502008201620242008: 6.8 %2009: 5.3 %2010: 13.7 %2011: 6.7 %2012: 2.9 %2013: 15.5 %2014: 26.5 %2015: 17.9 %2016: 19.1 %2017: 46.9 %2019: 27.8 %2020: 27.3 %2021: 46.4 %2022: 27.2 %2024: 41.4 %

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

Analysis

Madagascar recorded 41.4% for treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 51.9% on the previous year and up 56.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Madagascar peaked at 46.9% in 2017 and was at its lowest, 2.9%, in 2012.

Madagascar ranks 26th 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
2000s 6.1% 5.3% 6.8% 2
2010s 19.7% 2.9% 46.9% 9
2020s 35.6% 27.2% 46.4% 4

Countries ranked near Madagascar

  1. 23 Ethiopia 46.8% compare
  2. 24 Sao Tome and Principe 42.8% compare
  3. 25 Eritrea 42.8% compare
  4. 27 Indonesia 40.5% compare
  5. 28 Malawi 40.1% compare
  6. 29 Senegal 39.7% compare

See the full ranking of 45 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Madagascar?
Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Madagascar was 41.4% 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 Madagascar?
The highest recorded value was 46.9% in 2017.
What is the lowest treatment coverage for schistosomiasis recorded in Madagascar?
The lowest recorded value was 2.9% in 2012.
How does Madagascar rank for treatment coverage for schistosomiasis?
Madagascar ranks 26th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
Is treatment coverage for schistosomiasis rising or falling in Madagascar?
Over the last ten years it is up 56.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Madagascar 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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