Tuberculosis deaths in Argentina
Argentina: Tuberculosis deaths was 671.9 deaths in 2021. ▼ Falling
Tuberculosis deaths in Argentina, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tuberculosis deaths in Argentina is 671.9 deaths, measured in 2021.
The figure is up 8.7% on the previous year and down 6.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis deaths in Argentina peaked at 933.32 deaths in 2002 and was at its lowest, 609.5 deaths, in 2010.
That places Argentina 81st out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Tuberculosis deaths in Argentina, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 926.28 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 895.18 deaths | -3.4% |
| 2002 | 933.32 deaths | +4.3% |
| 2003 | 865.22 deaths | -7.3% |
| 2004 | 797.48 deaths | -7.8% |
| 2005 | 807.03 deaths | +1.2% |
| 2006 | 775.22 deaths | -3.9% |
| 2007 | 783.03 deaths | +1.0% |
| 2008 | 682.67 deaths | -12.8% |
| 2009 | 704.15 deaths | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 609.5 deaths | -13.4% |
| 2011 | 716.53 deaths | +17.6% |
| 2012 | 660.53 deaths | -7.8% |
| 2013 | 699.48 deaths | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 661.71 deaths | -5.4% |
| 2015 | 684.24 deaths | +3.4% |
| 2016 | 714.36 deaths | +4.4% |
| 2017 | 663.67 deaths | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 704.94 deaths | +6.2% |
| 2019 | 659.9 deaths | -6.4% |
| 2020 | 618.4 deaths | -6.3% |
| 2021 | 671.9 deaths | +8.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 816.96 deaths | 682.67 deaths | 933.32 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 677.49 deaths | 609.5 deaths | 716.53 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 645.15 deaths | 618.4 deaths | 671.9 deaths | 2 |
Countries ranked near Argentina
- 78 Tajikistan 877.73 deaths compare
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- 82 Mauritania 662.11 deaths compare
- 83 Saudi Arabia 644.8 deaths compare
- 84 United States 630.69 deaths compare
More health data for Argentina
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.58 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6333 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,462 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 684 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 80 and above, female, per capita 0.0196 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, annual growth rate 3.89 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per capita 0.0102 units per person (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1,096 (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis deaths in Argentina?
- Tuberculosis deaths in Argentina was 671.9 deaths in 2021, according to World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tuberculosis deaths recorded in Argentina?
- The highest recorded value was 933.32 deaths in 2002.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis deaths recorded in Argentina?
- The lowest recorded value was 609.5 deaths in 2010.
- How does Argentina rank for tuberculosis deaths?
- Argentina ranks 81st out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is tuberculosis deaths rising or falling in Argentina?
- Over the last ten years it is down 6.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Argentina data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Tuberculosis deaths. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Estimated number of deaths from tuberculosis in both sexes.