Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia: Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) was 0.2 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.2
Change on year
up 53.8%
World rank
136th
of 190 countries
All-time high
0.44
in 2010
All-time low
0.06
in 2014
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Saudi Arabia, 2000–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
In 2023, incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Saudi Arabia stood at 0.2.
The figure is up 53.8% on the previous year and up 185.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Saudi Arabia peaked at 0.44 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0.06, in 2014.
Saudi Arabia ranks 136th 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 Saudi Arabia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0.21 | — |
| 2001 | 0.2 | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 0.19 | -5.0% |
| 2003 | 0.17 | -10.5% |
| 2004 | 0.16 | -5.9% |
| 2005 | 0.14 | -12.5% |
| 2006 | 0.13 | -7.1% |
| 2007 | 0.11 | -15.4% |
| 2008 | 0.11 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 0.1 | -9.1% |
| 2010 | 0.44 | +340.0% |
| 2011 | 0.36 | -18.2% |
| 2012 | 0.34 | -5.6% |
| 2013 | 0.07 | -79.4% |
| 2014 | 0.06 | -14.3% |
| 2015 | 0.07 | +16.7% |
| 2016 | 0.24 | +242.9% |
| 2017 | 0.38 | +58.3% |
| 2018 | 0.14 | -63.2% |
| 2019 | 0.22 | +57.1% |
| 2020 | 0.2 | -9.1% |
| 2021 | 0.13 | -35.0% |
| 2022 | 0.13 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 0.2 | +53.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.152 | 0.1 | 0.21 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.232 | 0.06 | 0.44 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.165 | 0.13 | 0.2 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Saudi Arabia?
- Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Saudi Arabia was 0.2 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The highest recorded value was 0.44 in 2010.
- What is the lowest incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) recorded in Saudi Arabia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.06 in 2014.
- How does Saudi Arabia rank for incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population)?
- Saudi Arabia ranks 136th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) rising or falling in Saudi Arabia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 185.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saudi Arabia 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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