New cases: pulmonary smear-negative in North Korea
North Korea: New cases: pulmonary smear-negative was 35,959 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
New cases: pulmonary smear-negative in North Korea, 1997–2012
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new cases: pulmonary smear-negative in North Korea is 35,959, measured in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 4.0% on the previous year and up 108.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new cases: pulmonary smear-negative in North Korea peaked at 37,457 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 458, in 1998.
That places North Korea 10th out of 192 countries with data for 2012, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New cases: pulmonary smear-negative in North Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 4,720 | — |
| 1998 | 458 | -90.3% |
| 1999 | 5,271 | +1050.9% |
| 2000 | 13,801 | +161.8% |
| 2001 | 12,029 | -12.8% |
| 2002 | 17,221 | +43.2% |
| 2003 | 18,112 | +5.2% |
| 2004 | 18,720 | +3.4% |
| 2005 | 18,123 | -3.2% |
| 2006 | 19,610 | +8.2% |
| 2007 | 25,789 | +31.5% |
| 2008 | 31,444 | +21.9% |
| 2009 | 32,491 | +3.3% |
| 2010 | 36,285 | +11.7% |
| 2011 | 37,457 | +3.2% |
| 2012 | 35,959 | -4.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 3,483 | 458 | 5,271 | 3 |
| 2000s | 20,734 | 12,029 | 32,491 | 10 |
| 2010s | 36,567 | 35,959 | 37,457 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is new cases: pulmonary smear-negative in North Korea?
- New cases: pulmonary smear-negative in North Korea was 35,959 in 2012, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest new cases: pulmonary smear-negative recorded in North Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 37,457 in 2011.
- What is the lowest new cases: pulmonary smear-negative recorded in North Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 458 in 1998.
- How does North Korea rank for new cases: pulmonary smear-negative?
- North Korea ranks 10th out of 192 countries with data for 2012.
- Is new cases: pulmonary smear-negative rising or falling in North Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 108.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Korea data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of New cases: pulmonary smear-negative. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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