South Africa vs World: Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population)
South Africa
230
in 2023
World
8.2
in 2023
South Africa rank
2nd
World rank
4th
Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) over time
- South Africa
- World
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 230 against 8.2 in World, a difference of 221.8.
That makes South Africa's figure about 28.0 times World's.
Across all 24 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
South Africa ranks 2nd and World ranks 4th of 190 countries.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | World | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 794.7 | 25.1 | 769.6 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 593.2 | 16.3 | 576.9 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 288.25 | 8.9 | 279.35 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population), South Africa or World?
- South Africa, at 230 against 8.2 in World as of 2023.
- What is the difference in incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) between South Africa and World?
- 221.8, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and World?
- 24 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and World rank globally for incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population)?
- South Africa ranks 2nd and World ranks 4th 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.