China vs Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region): Number of incident tuberculosis cases
China
13,000
in 2024
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
4,700
in 2024
China rank
13th
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank
11th
Number of incident tuberculosis cases over time
- China
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
How they compare
China currently reports 13,000 against 4,700 in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), a difference of 8,300.
That makes China's figure about 2.8 times Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)'s.
Across all 25 years both countries report, China has been ahead every year.
China ranks 13th and Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 11th of 174 countries.
China has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 20,900 | 11,020 | 9,880 | China |
| 2010s | 16,800 | 9,660 | 7,140 | China |
| 2020s | 11,500 | 5,120 | 6,380 | China |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of incident tuberculosis cases, China or Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)?
- China, at 13,000 against 4,700 in Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number of incident tuberculosis cases between China and Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)?
- 8,300, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do China and Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank globally for number of incident tuberculosis cases?
- China ranks 13th and Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 11th of 174 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Number of incident tuberculosis cases, (HIV-positive cases). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.