New cases: pulmonary smear-negative in North Korea

North Korea: New cases: pulmonary smear-negative was 35,959 in 2012. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2012)
35,959
Change on year
down 4.0%
World rank
10th
of 192 countries
All-time high
37,457
in 2011
All-time low
458
in 1998
Years of data
16
1997–2012

New cases: pulmonary smear-negative in North Korea, 1997–2012

010.0k20.0k30.0k40.0k1997200420121997: 4.7k1998: 4581999: 5.3k2000: 13.8k2001: 12.0k2002: 17.2k2003: 18.1k2004: 18.7k2005: 18.1k2006: 19.6k2007: 25.8k2008: 31.4k2009: 32.5k2010: 36.3k2011: 37.5k2012: 36.0k

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

Annual values for New cases: pulmonary smear-negative in North Korea, 1997 to 2012.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 3,483 458 5,271 3
2000s 20,734 12,029 32,491 10
2010s 36,567 35,959 37,457 3

Countries ranked near North Korea

  1. 7 South Africa 63,210 compare
  2. 8 Russia 59,019 compare
  3. 9 Ethiopia 47,340 compare
  4. 11 Nigeria 32,972 compare
  5. 12 Kenya 28,574 compare
  6. 13 Bangladesh 24,451 compare

See the full ranking of 193 places →

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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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Indicator
New cases: pulmonary smear-negative
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
193 places, 3,244 data points, 1990–2012
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