New cases: pulmonary smear-negative in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: New cases: pulmonary smear-negative was 2,610 in 2012. ◆ Volatile
New cases: pulmonary smear-negative in Sierra Leone, 1995–2012
Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new cases: pulmonary smear-negative in Sierra Leone is 2,610, measured in 2012.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 7.5% on the previous year and up 185.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new cases: pulmonary smear-negative in Sierra Leone peaked at 3,084 in 2010 and was at its lowest, 339, in 1995.
Sierra Leone ranks 46th of 192 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New cases: pulmonary smear-negative in Sierra Leone, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 339 | — |
| 1996 | 742 | +118.9% |
| 1997 | 596 | -19.7% |
| 1998 | 780 | +30.9% |
| 2000 | 423 | -45.8% |
| 2001 | 761 | +79.9% |
| 2002 | 915 | +20.2% |
| 2003 | 1,177 | +28.6% |
| 2004 | 1,016 | -13.7% |
| 2005 | 1,052 | +3.5% |
| 2006 | 1,548 | +47.1% |
| 2007 | 2,021 | +30.6% |
| 2008 | 2,438 | +20.6% |
| 2009 | 2,923 | +19.9% |
| 2010 | 3,084 | +5.5% |
| 2011 | 2,429 | -21.2% |
| 2012 | 2,610 | +7.5% |
Sierra Leone compared with similar countries
- Sierra Leone's 2,610 is above the median for low income countries, which is 1,896, 1.4× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Sierra Leone's 2,610 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 1,739, 1.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 614.25 | 339 | 780 | 4 |
| 2000s | 1,427 | 423 | 2,923 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,708 | 2,429 | 3,084 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
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Frequently asked questions
- What is new cases: pulmonary smear-negative in Sierra Leone?
- New cases: pulmonary smear-negative in Sierra Leone was 2,610 in 2012, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
- What is the highest new cases: pulmonary smear-negative recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 3,084 in 2010.
- What is the lowest new cases: pulmonary smear-negative recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 339 in 1995.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for new cases: pulmonary smear-negative?
- Sierra Leone ranks 46th out of 192 countries with data for 2012.
- Is new cases: pulmonary smear-negative rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is up 185.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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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