Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Uganda

Uganda: Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis was 54.3% in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
54.3%
Change on year
up 357.1%
World rank
16th
of 45 countries
All-time high
56.9%
in 2022
All-time low
1.9%
in 2006
Years of data
16
2006–2024

Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Uganda, 2006–2024

02040602006201520242006: 1.9 %2008: 5.9 %2009: 12.7 %2010: 32.9 %2011: 17.6 %2012: 18.6 %2014: 26 %2015: 36.2 %2016: 36.7 %2017: 51.9 %2018: 55.5 %2019: 27.8 %2020: 53 %2022: 56.9 %2023: 11.9 %2024: 54.3 %

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

Analysis

In 2024, treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Uganda stood at 54.3%.

The figure is up 357.1% on the previous year and up 108.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Uganda peaked at 56.9% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.9%, in 2006.

That places Uganda 16th 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 6.8% 1.9% 12.7% 3
2010s 33.7% 17.6% 55.5% 9
2020s 44.0% 11.9% 56.9% 4

Countries ranked near Uganda

  1. 13 Benin 66.2% compare
  2. 14 Philippines 64.9% compare
  3. 15 Cameroon 56.3% compare
  4. 17 Zimbabwe 53.7% compare
  5. 18 Eswatini 53.5% compare
  6. 19 Nigeria 49.6% compare

See the full ranking of 45 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Uganda?
Treatment coverage for schistosomiasis in Uganda was 54.3% 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 Uganda?
The highest recorded value was 56.9% in 2022.
What is the lowest treatment coverage for schistosomiasis recorded in Uganda?
The lowest recorded value was 1.9% in 2006.
How does Uganda rank for treatment coverage for schistosomiasis?
Uganda ranks 16th out of 45 countries with data for 2024.
Is treatment coverage for schistosomiasis rising or falling in Uganda?
Over the last ten years it is up 108.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Uganda 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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