Congo, Democratic Republic of the vs South Africa: Tuberculosis cases
Congo, Democratic Republic of the
412,000 cases
in 2024
South Africa
249,000 cases
in 2024
Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank
7th
South Africa rank
10th
Tuberculosis cases over time
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- South Africa
How they compare
Congo, Democratic Republic of the currently reports 412,000 cases against 249,000 cases in South Africa, a difference of 163,000 cases.
That makes Congo, Democratic Republic of the's figure about 1.7 times South Africa's.
The two have swapped places 1 time across 25 shared years of data; in 2000 it was South Africa ahead.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 7th and South Africa ranks 10th of 215 countries.
Across the 3 decades both report, Congo, Democratic Republic of the averaged higher in 1 and South Africa in 2.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo, Democratic Republic of the | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 323,900 cases | 549,400 cases | 225,500 cases | South Africa |
| 2010s | 364,800 cases | 531,600 cases | 166,800 cases | South Africa |
| 2020s | 402,000 cases | 293,200 cases | 108,800 cases | Congo, Democratic Republic of the |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tuberculosis cases, Congo, Democratic Republic of the or South Africa?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the, at 412,000 cases against 249,000 cases in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tuberculosis cases between Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Africa?
- 163,000 cases, with Congo, Democratic Republic of the ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Congo, Democratic Republic of the and South Africa rank globally for tuberculosis cases?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 7th and South Africa ranks 10th of 215 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- WHO (2025) β with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Tuberculosis cases. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The estimated number of new and relapse tuberculosis cases arising in a given year. All forms of the disease are included, including cases in people living with HIV.