New cases: pulmonary smear-negative in South Africa

South Africa: New cases: pulmonary smear-negative was 63,210 in 2012. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2012)
63,210
Change on year
down 10.1%
World rank
7th
of 192 countries
All-time high
70,341
in 2011
All-time low
1,159
in 1995
Years of data
18
1995–2012

New cases: pulmonary smear-negative in South Africa, 1995–2012

020.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k1995200320121995: 1.2k1996: 15.8k1997: 24.8k1998: 12.9k1999: 6.7k2000: 7.4k2001: 10.2k2002: 15.1k2003: 16.1k2004: 23.2k2005: 23.8k2006: 30.3k2007: 34.8k2008: 48.4k2009: 55.1k2010: 64.7k2011: 70.3k2012: 63.2k

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

The most recent figure for new cases: pulmonary smear-negative in South Africa is 63,210, measured in 2012.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 10.1% on the previous year and up 317.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, new cases: pulmonary smear-negative in South Africa peaked at 70,341 in 2011 and was at its lowest, 1,159, in 1995.

South Africa ranks 7th of 192 countries on this measure, 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 South Africa, year by year

Annual values for New cases: pulmonary smear-negative in South Africa, 1995 to 2012.
Year Value Change
1995 1,159
1996 15,818 +1264.8%
1997 24,768 +56.6%
1998 12,935 -47.8%
1999 6,673 -48.4%
2000 7,362 +10.3%
2001 10,223 +38.9%
2002 15,144 +48.1%
2003 16,081 +6.2%
2004 23,238 +44.5%
2005 23,803 +2.4%
2006 30,344 +27.5%
2007 34,786 +14.6%
2008 48,397 +39.1%
2009 55,083 +13.8%
2010 64,692 +17.4%
2011 70,341 +8.7%
2012 63,210 -10.1%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 12,271 1,159 24,768 5
2000s 26,446 7,362 55,083 10
2010s 66,081 63,210 70,341 3

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 4 Pakistan 109,425 compare
  2. 5 Indonesia 104,866 compare
  3. 6 Myanmar 73,042 compare
  4. 8 Russian Federation 59,019 compare
  5. 9 Ethiopia 47,340 compare
  6. 10 Korea, Democratic People's Republic of 35,959 compare

See the full ranking of 193 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is new cases: pulmonary smear-negative in South Africa?
New cases: pulmonary smear-negative in South Africa was 63,210 in 2012, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest new cases: pulmonary smear-negative recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 70,341 in 2011.
What is the lowest new cases: pulmonary smear-negative recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 1,159 in 1995.
How does South Africa rank for new cases: pulmonary smear-negative?
South Africa ranks 7th out of 192 countries with data for 2012.
Is new cases: pulmonary smear-negative rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 317.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa 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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