Africa (WHO region) vs Lesotho: Incidence of tuberculosis
Africa (WHO region)
207
in 2024
Lesotho
548
in 2024
Africa (WHO region) rank
2nd
Lesotho rank
4th
Incidence of tuberculosis over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- Lesotho
How they compare
Lesotho currently reports 548 against 207 in Africa (WHO region), a difference of 341.
That makes Lesotho's figure about 2.6 times Africa (WHO region)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Lesotho has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 2nd and Lesotho ranks 4th 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 | 371.2 | 1,112 | 740.8 | Lesotho |
| 2010s | 290.9 | 863.6 | 572.7 | Lesotho |
| 2020s | 217.8 | 589.6 | 371.8 | Lesotho |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher incidence of tuberculosis, Africa (WHO region) or Lesotho?
- Lesotho, at 548 against 207 in Africa (WHO region) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in incidence of tuberculosis between Africa (WHO region) and Lesotho?
- 341, with Lesotho ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and Lesotho?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and Lesotho rank globally for incidence of tuberculosis?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 2nd and Lesotho ranks 4th of 11 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population per year). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.