Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Portugal
Portugal: Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) was 1.7 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Portugal, 2000–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Portugal is 1.7, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 46.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Portugal peaked at 13 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1.4, in 2021.
Portugal ranks 91st of 190 countries on this measure, 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 13 | — |
| 2001 | 12 | -7.7% |
| 2002 | 11 | -8.3% |
| 2003 | 9.4 | -14.5% |
| 2004 | 9.9 | +5.3% |
| 2005 | 8.3 | -16.2% |
| 2006 | 6.7 | -19.3% |
| 2007 | 5.6 | -16.4% |
| 2008 | 4.5 | -19.6% |
| 2009 | 4.7 | +4.4% |
| 2010 | 3.4 | -27.7% |
| 2011 | 3.9 | +14.7% |
| 2012 | 3.6 | -7.7% |
| 2013 | 3.2 | -11.1% |
| 2014 | 3.7 | +15.6% |
| 2015 | 3.3 | -10.8% |
| 2016 | 2.8 | -15.2% |
| 2017 | 2.2 | -21.4% |
| 2018 | 1.8 | -18.2% |
| 2019 | 2 | +11.1% |
| 2020 | 1.6 | -20.0% |
| 2021 | 1.4 | -12.5% |
| 2022 | 1.7 | +21.4% |
| 2023 | 1.7 | +0.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.51 | 4.5 | 13 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.99 | 1.8 | 3.9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Portugal?
- Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Portugal was 1.7 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) recorded in Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 13 in 2000.
- What is the lowest incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.4 in 2021.
- How does Portugal rank for incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population)?
- Portugal ranks 91st out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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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