Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Bahamas
Bahamas: Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) was 2.6 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Bahamas, 2000–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2023, incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Bahamas stood at 2.6.
The figure is down 38.1% on the previous year and down 16.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Bahamas peaked at 20 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1.8, in 2020.
That places Bahamas 79th out of 190 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Bahamas, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 20 | — |
| 2001 | 14 | -30.0% |
| 2002 | 9 | -35.7% |
| 2003 | 4.9 | -45.6% |
| 2004 | 8.9 | +81.6% |
| 2005 | 7.1 | -20.2% |
| 2006 | 11 | +54.9% |
| 2007 | 4 | -63.6% |
| 2008 | 6.2 | +55.0% |
| 2009 | 4.9 | -21.0% |
| 2010 | 4.9 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.7 | -24.5% |
| 2012 | 2.5 | -32.4% |
| 2013 | 3.1 | +24.0% |
| 2014 | 3.6 | +16.1% |
| 2015 | 5.4 | +50.0% |
| 2016 | 11 | +103.7% |
| 2017 | 5.6 | -49.1% |
| 2018 | 3.1 | -44.6% |
| 2019 | 4.1 | +32.3% |
| 2020 | 1.8 | -56.1% |
| 2021 | 4.1 | +127.8% |
| 2022 | 4.2 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 2.6 | -38.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 9 | 4 | 20 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.7 | 2.5 | 11 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.17 | 1.8 | 4.2 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Bahamas?
- Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Bahamas was 2.6 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) recorded in Bahamas?
- The highest recorded value was 20 in 2000.
- What is the lowest incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) recorded in Bahamas?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.8 in 2020.
- How does Bahamas rank for incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population)?
- Bahamas ranks 79th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) rising or falling in Bahamas?
- Over the last ten years it is down 16.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahamas data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) (HIV-positive cases). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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