In 2022, the WHO African region had the highest prevalence and number of persons living with chronic viral hepatitis B virus infection. This statistic shows the prevalence of chronic viral hepatitis B in the general population as of 2022, by WHO region.
Prevalence of chronic viral hepatitis B infection worldwide as of 2022, by WHO region
Characteristic
Prevalence of infection
African Region
5.8%
Western Pacific Region
5%
South-East Asia Region
3%
Eastern Mediterranean Region
2.1%
European Region
1.2%
Region of the Americas
0.5%
0%0.5%1%1.5%2%2.5%3%3.5%4%4.5%5%5.5%6%6.5%
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WHO. (April 9, 2024). Prevalence of chronic viral hepatitis B infection worldwide as of 2022, by WHO region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved June 06, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1121948/hepb-prevalence-global-by-region/
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WHO. (2024). Prevalence of chronic viral hepatitis B infection worldwide as of 2022, by WHO region. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: June 06, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1121948/hepb-prevalence-global-by-region/
WHO. "Prevalence of Chronic Viral Hepatitis B Infection Worldwide as of 2022, by Who Region." Statista, Statista Inc., 9 Apr 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1121948/hepb-prevalence-global-by-region/
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