Africa (WHO region) vs Lesotho: Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population)
Africa (WHO region)
37
in 2023
Lesotho
362
in 2023
Africa (WHO region) rank
1st
Lesotho rank
1st
Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- Lesotho
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 362 against 37 in Africa (WHO region), a difference of 325.
That makes Lesotho's figure about 9.8 times Africa (WHO region)'s.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Lesotho has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 1st and Lesotho ranks 1st of 11 groups.
Lesotho has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (WHO region) | Lesotho | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 156.7 | 812.2 | 655.5 | Lesotho |
| 2010s | 91.2 | 623.8 | 532.6 | Lesotho |
| 2020s | 42.25 | 371.75 | 329.5 | Lesotho |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population), Africa (WHO region) or Lesotho?
- Lesotho, at 362 against 37 in Africa (WHO region) as of 2023.
- What is the difference in incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) between Africa (WHO region) and Lesotho?
- 325, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and Lesotho?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and Lesotho rank globally for incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population)?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 1st and Lesotho ranks 1st of 11 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) (HIV-positive cases). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.