Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Niger

Niger: Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis was 35.1% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
35.1%
Change on year
down 30.7%
World rank
36th
of 45 countries
All-time high
100.0%
in 2018
All-time low
11.4%
in 2008
Years of data
18
2006–2024

Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Niger, 2006–2024

204060801002006201520242006: 15.3 %2007: 12.3 %2008: 11.4 %2009: 12.4 %2010: 51.1 %2011: 23.1 %2012: 78.5 %2013: 42.4 %2014: 92.4 %2015: 54.7 %2017: 97.7 %2018: 100 %2019: 99.9 %2020: 39 %2021: 65.2 %2022: 35 %2023: 50.7 %2024: 35.1 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Niger stood at 35.1%.

The figure is down 30.7% on the previous year and down 62.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Niger peaked at 100.0% in 2018 and was at its lowest, 11.4%, in 2008.

Niger ranks 36th of 45 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 12.8% 11.4% 15.3% 4
2010s 71.1% 23.1% 100.0% 9
2020s 45.0% 35.0% 65.2% 5

Countries ranked near Niger

  1. 33 Congo 37.0% compare
  2. 34 Ghana 36.6% compare
  3. 35 Tanzania 35.7% compare
  4. 37 Sudan 35.1% compare
  5. 38 Cote d'Ivoire 27.2% compare
  6. 39 Central African Republic 13.9% compare

See the full ranking of 45 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Niger?
Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Niger was 35.1% 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 Niger?
The highest recorded value was 100.0% in 2018.
What is the lowest treatment coverage for schistosomiasis recorded in Niger?
The lowest recorded value was 11.4% in 2008.
How does Niger rank for treatment coverage for schistosomiasis?
Niger ranks 36th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
Is treatment coverage for schistosomiasis rising or falling in Niger?
Over the last ten years it is down 62.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Niger 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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