Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) vs South Africa: Number of incident tuberculosis cases
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
920,000
in 2024
South Africa
249,000
in 2024
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) rank
8th
South Africa rank
10th
Number of incident tuberculosis cases over time
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)
- South Africa
How they compare
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) currently reports 920,000 against 249,000 in South Africa, a difference of 671,000.
That makes Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region)'s figure about 3.7 times South Africa's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 8th and South Africa ranks 10th of 11 groups.
Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 754,700 | 549,400 | 205,300 | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) |
| 2010s | 830,300 | 531,600 | 298,700 | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 896,000 | 293,200 | 602,800 | Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher number of incident tuberculosis cases, Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) or South Africa?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region), at 920,000 against 249,000 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in number of incident tuberculosis cases between Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and South Africa?
- 671,000, with Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) and South Africa rank globally for number of incident tuberculosis cases?
- Eastern Mediterranean (WHO region) ranks 8th and South Africa ranks 10th of 11 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Number of incident tuberculosis cases. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.