Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Japan
Japan: Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) was 0.05 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Japan, 2000–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Japan is 0.05, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is down 44.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Japan peaked at 0.4 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.05, in 2022.
Japan ranks 164th of 190 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Japan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.4 | — |
| 2001 | 0.35 | -12.5% |
| 2002 | 0.31 | -11.4% |
| 2003 | 0.28 | -9.7% |
| 2004 | 0.24 | -14.3% |
| 2005 | 0.2 | -16.7% |
| 2006 | 0.16 | -20.0% |
| 2007 | 0.08 | -50.0% |
| 2008 | 0.11 | +37.5% |
| 2009 | 0.12 | +9.1% |
| 2010 | 0.12 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 0.11 | -8.3% |
| 2012 | 0.1 | -9.1% |
| 2013 | 0.09 | -10.0% |
| 2014 | 0.09 | +0.0% |
| 2015 | 0.08 | -11.1% |
| 2016 | 0.08 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.08 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
| 2019 | 0.07 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.06 | -14.3% |
| 2021 | 0.06 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.05 | -16.7% |
| 2023 | 0.05 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.225 | 0.08 | 0.4 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.089 | 0.07 | 0.12 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.055 | 0.05 | 0.06 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Japan
- 163 Hungary 0.06 compare
- 164 Kuwait 0.05 compare
- 164 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.05 compare
- 164 Afghanistan 0.05 compare
- 164 Finland 0.05 compare
More health data for Japan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.73 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.2774 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,294 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 178 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 30-34, female, annual growth rate -0.7091 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, female, per capita 0.0241 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, annual growth rate -0.6836 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, per capita 0.025 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Japan?
- Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Japan was 0.05 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.4 in 2000.
- What is the lowest incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.05 in 2022.
- How does Japan rank for incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population)?
- Japan ranks 164th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan 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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