Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Singapore
Singapore: Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) was 0.54 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Singapore, 2000–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Singapore is 0.54, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 8.0% on the previous year and down 58.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Singapore peaked at 4.5 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.4, in 2021.
That places Singapore 115th 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 Singapore, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.5 | — |
| 2001 | 3.8 | -15.6% |
| 2002 | 3.5 | -7.9% |
| 2003 | 3.3 | -5.7% |
| 2004 | 2.7 | -18.2% |
| 2005 | 2.2 | -18.5% |
| 2006 | 1.7 | -22.7% |
| 2007 | 1.5 | -11.8% |
| 2008 | 1.5 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1.6 | +6.7% |
| 2010 | 1.5 | -6.3% |
| 2011 | 1.6 | +6.7% |
| 2012 | 1.2 | -25.0% |
| 2013 | 1.3 | +8.3% |
| 2014 | 1.2 | -7.7% |
| 2015 | 0.81 | -32.5% |
| 2016 | 0.78 | -3.7% |
| 2017 | 0.7 | -10.3% |
| 2018 | 0.6 | -14.3% |
| 2019 | 0.81 | +35.0% |
| 2020 | 0.46 | -43.2% |
| 2021 | 0.4 | -13.0% |
| 2022 | 0.5 | +25.0% |
| 2023 | 0.54 | +8.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2.63 | 1.5 | 4.5 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.05 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.475 | 0.4 | 0.54 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Singapore?
- Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in Singapore was 0.54 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) recorded in Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 4.5 in 2000.
- What is the lowest incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.4 in 2021.
- How does Singapore rank for incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population)?
- Singapore ranks 115th out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 58.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore 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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