Health in Western Africa
8 indicators covering health for Western Africa.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuberculosis incidence | 164 per 100,000 people | 2024 | down 10.4% | 12th |
| Total official development assistance to medical research and basic | 2,214 million constant US$ | 2024 | up 29.1% | 8th |
| Maternal mortality ratio | 691.11 per 100,000 live births | 2023 | down 18.5% | 1st |
| Proportion of births attended by skilled health personnel | 64.5% | 2025 | up 24.5% | 34th |
| Malaria incidence per 1,000 population at risk | 275.15 per 1,000 people | 2024 | down 9.4% | 2nd |
| Total official development assistance to medical research and basic | 2,117 million constant US$ | 2024 | up 25.3% | 8th |
| Age-standardized prevalence of current tobacco use among persons aged | 4.9% | 2024 | down 29.0% | 30th |
| International Health Regulations (IHR) capacity, by type of IHR | 47.0% | 2024 | down 6.0% | 34th |