Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Libya
Libya: Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) was 2.1 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Libya, 2000–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Libya is 2.1, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 208.8% on the previous year and up 31.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Libya peaked at 3.4 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 0.36, in 2000.
That places Libya 83rd 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 Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.36 | — |
| 2001 | 0.37 | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 0.41 | +10.8% |
| 2003 | 0.48 | +17.1% |
| 2004 | 0.57 | +18.7% |
| 2005 | 0.7 | +22.8% |
| 2006 | 0.83 | +18.6% |
| 2007 | 0.96 | +15.7% |
| 2008 | 1 | +4.2% |
| 2009 | 1.1 | +10.0% |
| 2010 | 1.1 | +0.0% |
| 2011 | 3.4 | +209.1% |
| 2012 | 2.9 | -14.7% |
| 2013 | 1.6 | -44.8% |
| 2014 | 1.9 | +18.7% |
| 2015 | 0.87 | -54.2% |
| 2016 | 0.88 | +1.1% |
| 2017 | 1 | +13.6% |
| 2018 | 0.49 | -51.0% |
| 2019 | 0.68 | +38.8% |
| 2020 | 0.38 | -44.1% |
| 2021 | 0.38 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0.68 | +78.9% |
| 2023 | 2.1 | +208.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.678 | 0.36 | 1.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.48 | 0.49 | 3.4 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.885 | 0.38 | 2.1 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Libya?
- Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Libya was 2.1 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 3.4 in 2011.
- What is the lowest incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.36 in 2000.
- How does Libya rank for incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population)?
- Libya ranks 83rd out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 31.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya 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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