Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Nigeria

Nigeria: Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis was 49.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
49.6%
Change on year
down 5.3%
World rank
19th
of 45 countries
All-time high
81.6%
in 2019
All-time low
0.1%
in 2007
Years of data
19
2006–2024

Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Nigeria, 2006–2024

0204060802006201520242006: 0.136 %2007: 0.093 %2008: 0.748 %2009: 0.815 %2010: 4 %2011: 2.7 %2012: 5.4 %2013: 5.9 %2014: 11 %2015: 31.3 %2016: 39.9 %2017: 55.3 %2018: 45.3 %2019: 81.6 %2020: 61.8 %2021: 6.6 %2022: 18.6 %2023: 52.4 %2024: 49.6 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Nigeria stood at 49.6%.

That represents a change of down 5.3% on the previous year and up 351.2% over ten years.

Over the whole period, treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Nigeria peaked at 81.6% in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0.1%, in 2007.

That places Nigeria 19th 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 0.4% 0.1% 0.8% 4
2010s 28.2% 2.7% 81.6% 10
2020s 37.8% 6.6% 61.8% 5

Countries ranked near Nigeria

  1. 16 Uganda 54.3% compare
  2. 17 Zimbabwe 53.7% compare
  3. 18 Eswatini 53.5% compare
  4. 20 Angola 48.4% compare
  5. 21 Guinea 48.0% compare
  6. 22 Liberia 47.4% compare

See the full ranking of 45 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Nigeria?
Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Nigeria was 49.6% 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 Nigeria?
The highest recorded value was 81.6% in 2019.
What is the lowest treatment coverage for schistosomiasis recorded in Nigeria?
The lowest recorded value was 0.1% in 2007.
How does Nigeria rank for treatment coverage for schistosomiasis?
Nigeria ranks 19th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
Is treatment coverage for schistosomiasis rising or falling in Nigeria?
Over the last ten years it is up 351.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Nigeria 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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