Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Malawi

Malawi: Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis was 40.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
40.1%
Change on year
up 32.7%
World rank
28th
of 45 countries
All-time high
80.1%
in 2015
All-time low
0.1%
in 2008
Years of data
16
2008–2024

Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Malawi, 2008–2024

0204060802008201620242008: 0.103 %2009: 6.1 %2010: 26.4 %2011: 31.5 %2012: 43.1 %2014: 56.9 %2015: 80.1 %2016: 64.5 %2017: 44.5 %2018: 79.2 %2019: 52 %2020: 50.2 %2021: 30.6 %2022: 14.4 %2023: 30.2 %2024: 40.1 %

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 Malawi is 40.1%, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 32.7% on the previous year and down 29.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Malawi peaked at 80.1% in 2015 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2008.

That places Malawi 28th out of 45 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 3.1% 0.1% 6.1% 2
2010s 53.1% 26.4% 80.1% 9
2020s 33.1% 14.4% 50.2% 5

Countries ranked near Malawi

  1. 25 Eritrea 42.8% compare
  2. 26 Madagascar 41.4% compare
  3. 27 Indonesia 40.5% compare
  4. 29 Senegal 39.7% compare
  5. 30 Mali 39.3% compare
  6. 31 Democratic Republic of Congo 38.5% compare

See the full ranking of 45 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Malawi?
Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Malawi was 40.1% 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 Malawi?
The highest recorded value was 80.1% in 2015.
What is the lowest treatment coverage for schistosomiasis recorded in Malawi?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2008.
How does Malawi rank for treatment coverage for schistosomiasis?
Malawi ranks 28th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
Is treatment coverage for schistosomiasis rising or falling in Malawi?
Over the last ten years it is down 29.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malawi 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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