Africa (WHO region) vs South Africa: Tuberculosis - new and relapse cases
Africa (WHO region)
1.93 million
in 2024
South Africa
183,726
in 2024
Africa (WHO region) rank
6th
South Africa rank
9th
Tuberculosis - new and relapse cases over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- South Africa
How they compare
Africa (WHO region) currently reports 1.93 million against 183,726 in South Africa, a difference of 1.75 million.
That makes Africa (WHO region)'s figure about 10.5 times South Africa's.
Across all 25 years both countries report, Africa (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 6th and South Africa ranks 9th of 11 groups.
Africa (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (WHO region) | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1.14 million | 260,626 | 875,777 | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2010s | 1.34 million | 286,456 | 1.06 million | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 1.68 million | 194,620 | 1.49 million | Africa (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher tuberculosis - new and relapse cases, Africa (WHO region) or South Africa?
- Africa (WHO region), at 1.93 million against 183,726 in South Africa as of 2024.
- What is the difference in tuberculosis - new and relapse cases between Africa (WHO region) and South Africa?
- 1.75 million, with Africa (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and South Africa?
- 25 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2024.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and South Africa rank globally for tuberculosis - new and relapse cases?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 6th and South Africa ranks 9th of 11 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Tuberculosis - new and relapse cases. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.