Number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness in Mozambique
Mozambique: Number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness was 1.43 million People in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness in Mozambique, 2013–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in People.
Analysis
Mozambique recorded 1.43 million People for number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness in 2024. That is the highest value across all 5 years on record.
The figure is up 8,329.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness in Mozambique peaked at 1.43 million People in 2024 and was at its lowest, 16,914 People, in 2014.
That places Mozambique 21st out of 31 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | People | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 64,868 People | — |
| 2014 | 16,914 People | -73.9% |
| 2015 | 17,759 People | +5.0% |
| 2016 | 18,279 People | +2.9% |
| 2024 | 1.43 million People | +7699.9% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 1.43 million People is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.52 million People, 32% of the median. (28 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 1.43 million People is below the median for low income countries, which is 3.03 million People, 47% of the median. (16 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 29,455 People | 16,914 People | 64,868 People | 4 |
| 2020s | 1.43 million People | 1.43 million People | 1.43 million People | 1 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More population data for Mozambique
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate 0.4521 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate 0.3732 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 1.08 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate 0.3732 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate, by level of development 0.4% (2100)
- Number of children under 5, by world region 7.33 million people (2100)
- Population density 132.69 people per km² (2100)
- World population growth 0.4% (2100)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.401 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 2.61 Percent per annum (2030)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness in Mozambique?
- Number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness in Mozambique was 1.43 million 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 Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 1.43 million People in 2024.
- What is the lowest number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 16,914 People in 2014.
- How does Mozambique rank for number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness?
- Mozambique ranks 21st out of 31 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of people requiring preventive treatment for river blindness rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8,329.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.