Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in South-East Asia (WHO region)
South-East Asia (WHO region): Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) was 4.7 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in South-East Asia (WHO region), 2000–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in South-East Asia (WHO region) is 4.7, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 24 years on record.
The figure is down 2.1% on the previous year and down 57.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in South-East Asia (WHO region) peaked at 33 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 4.7, in 2023.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in South-East Asia (WHO region), year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 33 | — |
| 2001 | 28 | -15.2% |
| 2002 | 24 | -14.3% |
| 2003 | 21 | -12.5% |
| 2004 | 19 | -9.5% |
| 2005 | 19 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 18 | -5.3% |
| 2007 | 17 | -5.6% |
| 2008 | 17 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 16 | -5.9% |
| 2010 | 15 | -6.2% |
| 2011 | 14 | -6.7% |
| 2012 | 13 | -7.1% |
| 2013 | 11 | -15.4% |
| 2014 | 10 | -9.1% |
| 2015 | 9 | -10.0% |
| 2016 | 7.4 | -17.8% |
| 2017 | 6.6 | -10.8% |
| 2018 | 7.2 | +9.1% |
| 2019 | 5.7 | -20.8% |
| 2020 | 4.8 | -15.8% |
| 2021 | 5 | +4.2% |
| 2022 | 4.8 | -4.0% |
| 2023 | 4.7 | -2.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 21.2 | 16 | 33 | 10 |
| 2010s | 9.89 | 5.7 | 15 | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.83 | 4.7 | 5 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in South-East Asia (WHO region) was 4.7 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) recorded in South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- The highest recorded value was 33 in 2000.
- What is the lowest incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) recorded in South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- The lowest recorded value was 4.7 in 2023.
- How does South-East Asia (WHO region) rank for incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population)?
- South-East Asia (WHO region) ranks 6th out of 11 groups with data for 2023.
- Is incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) rising or falling in South-East Asia (WHO region)?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South-East Asia (WHO region) 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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