Malawi vs Zambia: Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population)
Malawi
56
in 2023
Zambia
91
in 2023
Malawi rank
15th
Zambia rank
12th
Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) over time
- Malawi
- Zambia
How they compare
Zambia currently reports 91 against 56 in Malawi, a difference of 35.
That makes Zambia's figure about 1.6 times Malawi's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, Zambia has been ahead every year.
Malawi ranks 15th and Zambia ranks 12th of 190 countries.
Zambia has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Malawi | Zambia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 270 | 450.8 | 180.8 | Zambia |
| 2010s | 131.1 | 244.7 | 113.6 | Zambia |
| 2020s | 60 | 103.75 | 43.75 | Zambia |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population), Malawi or Zambia?
- Zambia, at 91 against 56 in Malawi as of 2023.
- What is the difference in incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) between Malawi and Zambia?
- 35, with Zambia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and Zambia?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do Malawi and Zambia rank globally for incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population)?
- Malawi ranks 15th and Zambia ranks 12th of 190 countries.
- 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.