Africa (WHO region) vs South Africa: Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population)
Africa (WHO region)
37
in 2023
South Africa
230
in 2023
Africa (WHO region) rank
1st
South Africa rank
2nd
Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 230 against 37 in Africa (WHO region), a difference of 193.
That makes South Africa's figure about 6.2 times Africa (WHO region)'s.
Across all 24 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 1st and South Africa ranks 2nd of 11 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (WHO region) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 156.7 | 794.7 | 638 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 91.2 | 593.2 | 502 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 42.25 | 288.25 | 246 | South Africa |
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 South Africa?
- South Africa, at 230 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 South Africa?
- 193, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and South Africa?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and South Africa rank globally for incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population)?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 1st and South Africa ranks 2nd 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.