Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100,000 people) in South Sudan
South Sudan: Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100,000 people) was 320 per 100,000 people in 2024. ▼ Falling
Incidence of tuberculosis in South Sudan, 2011–2024
Source: Global Tuberculosis Report, World Health Organization (WHO). Measured in per 100,000 people.
Analysis
In 2024, incidence of tuberculosis in South Sudan stood at 320 per 100,000 people. That is the lowest value across all 14 years on record.
The figure is down 1.8% on the previous year and down 18.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, incidence of tuberculosis in South Sudan peaked at 415 per 100,000 people in 2011 and was at its lowest, 320 per 100,000 people, in 2024.
South Sudan ranks 19th of 208 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 14 years of available data.
Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100,000 people) in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | per 100,000 people | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 415 per 100,000 people | — |
| 2012 | 407 per 100,000 people | -1.9% |
| 2013 | 399 per 100,000 people | -2.0% |
| 2014 | 391 per 100,000 people | -2.0% |
| 2015 | 383 per 100,000 people | -2.0% |
| 2016 | 376 per 100,000 people | -1.8% |
| 2017 | 368 per 100,000 people | -2.1% |
| 2018 | 361 per 100,000 people | -1.9% |
| 2019 | 353 per 100,000 people | -2.2% |
| 2020 | 346 per 100,000 people | -2.0% |
| 2021 | 339 per 100,000 people | -2.0% |
| 2022 | 333 per 100,000 people | -1.8% |
| 2023 | 326 per 100,000 people | -2.1% |
| 2024 | 320 per 100,000 people | -1.8% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 320 per 100,000 people is above the median for low income countries, which is 139.5 per 100,000 people, 2.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 320 per 100,000 people is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 147 per 100,000 people, 2.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 383.67 per 100,000 people | 353 per 100,000 people | 415 per 100,000 people | 9 |
| 2020s | 332.8 per 100,000 people | 320 per 100,000 people | 346 per 100,000 people | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
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Frequently asked questions
- What is incidence of tuberculosis in South Sudan?
- Incidence of tuberculosis in South Sudan was 320 per 100,000 people in 2024, according to Global Tuberculosis Report, World Health Organization (WHO).
- What is the highest incidence of tuberculosis recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 415 per 100,000 people in 2011.
- What is the lowest incidence of tuberculosis recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 320 per 100,000 people in 2024.
- How does South Sudan rank for incidence of tuberculosis?
- South Sudan ranks 19th out of 208 countries with data for 2024.
- Is incidence of tuberculosis rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 18.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Sudan data come from?
- The figures come from Global Tuberculosis Report, World Health Organization (WHO), published as part of Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100,000 people). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Incidence of tuberculosis is the estimated number of new and relapse tuberculosis cases arising in a given year, expressed as the rate per 100,000 population. All forms of TB are included, including cases in people living with HIV. Estimates for all years are recalculated as new information becomes available and techniques are refined, so they may differ from those published previously.