Europe (WHO region) vs South Africa: Incidence of tuberculosis
Europe (WHO region)
22
in 2024
South Africa
389
in 2024
Europe (WHO region) rank
10th
South Africa rank
12th
Incidence of tuberculosis over time
- Europe (WHO region)
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 389 against 22 in Europe (WHO region), a difference of 367.
That makes South Africa's figure about 17.7 times Europe (WHO region)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, South Africa has been ahead every year.
Europe (WHO region) ranks 10th and South Africa ranks 12th of 11 groups.
South Africa has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Europe (WHO region) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 60.6 | 1,108 | 1,047 | South Africa |
| 2010s | 36.9 | 959.3 | 922.4 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 23.6 | 471.8 | 448.2 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher incidence of tuberculosis, Europe (WHO region) or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 389 against 22 in Europe (WHO region) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in incidence of tuberculosis between Europe (WHO region) and South Africa?
- 367, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Europe (WHO region) and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Europe (WHO region) and South Africa rank globally for incidence of tuberculosis?
- Europe (WHO region) ranks 10th and South Africa ranks 12th 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.