Number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness in Gabon
Gabon: Number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness was 783,365 People in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness in Gabon, 2013–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in People.
Analysis
In 2024, number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness in Gabon stood at 783,365 People. That is the highest value across all 12 years on record.
The figure is up 1,003.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness in Gabon peaked at 783,365 People in 2023 and was at its lowest, 71,000 People, in 2014.
That places Gabon 23rd out of 31 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.
Number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness in Gabon, year by year
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 82,764 People | — |
| 2014 | 71,000 People | -14.2% |
| 2015 | 74,550 People | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 76,466 People | +2.6% |
| 2017 | 76,466 People | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 721,771 People | +843.9% |
| 2019 | 721,771 People | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 702,311 People | -2.7% |
| 2021 | 721,967 People | +2.8% |
| 2022 | 764,035 People | +5.8% |
| 2023 | 783,365 People | +2.5% |
| 2024 | 783,365 People | +0.0% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's 783,365 People is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.52 million People, 17% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 260,684 People | 71,000 People | 721,771 People | 7 |
| 2020s | 751,009 People | 702,311 People | 783,365 People | 5 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
More population data for Gabon
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.2453 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.6319 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.6319 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.6% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 467,914 people (2100)
- Population density 26.79 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.6% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate 0.0336 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 1.78 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness in Gabon?
- Number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness in Gabon was 783,365 People in 2024, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 783,365 People in 2023.
- What is the lowest number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 71,000 People in 2014.
- How does Gabon rank for number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness?
- Gabon ranks 23rd out of 31 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,003.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The estimated number of people at risk of river blindness) who require preventive chemotherapy.