Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) was 0.26 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.26
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
132nd
of 190 countries
All-time high
1.3
in 2000
All-time low
0.22
in 2021
Years of data
24
2000–2023
Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2000–2023
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 0.26 for incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in 2023.
The figure is down 46.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 1.3 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.22, in 2021.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 132nd 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.3 | — |
| 2001 | 1.2 | -7.7% |
| 2002 | 1.3 | +8.3% |
| 2003 | 1.2 | -7.7% |
| 2004 | 1 | -16.7% |
| 2005 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 0.86 | -14.0% |
| 2007 | 0.69 | -19.8% |
| 2008 | 0.67 | -2.9% |
| 2009 | 0.64 | -4.5% |
| 2010 | 0.61 | -4.7% |
| 2011 | 0.62 | +1.6% |
| 2012 | 0.57 | -8.1% |
| 2013 | 0.49 | -14.0% |
| 2014 | 0.39 | -20.4% |
| 2015 | 0.33 | -15.4% |
| 2016 | 0.33 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 0.26 | -21.2% |
| 2018 | 0.23 | -11.5% |
| 2019 | 0.28 | +21.7% |
| 2020 | 0.24 | -14.3% |
| 2021 | 0.22 | -8.3% |
| 2022 | 0.26 | +18.2% |
| 2023 | 0.26 | +0.0% |
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 0.26 is above the median for high income countries, which is 0.19, 1.4× the median. (61 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland's 0.26 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0.255, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.986 | 0.64 | 1.3 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.411 | 0.23 | 0.62 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.245 | 0.22 | 0.26 | 4 |
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0247 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 0.26 in 2023, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 1.3 in 2000.
- What is the lowest incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.22 in 2021.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population)?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 132nd out of 190 countries with data for 2023.
- Is incidence of tuberculosis (per 100 000 population) rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 46.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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