Tuberculosis deaths in Bahamas
Bahamas: Tuberculosis deaths was 4.16 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Tuberculosis deaths in Bahamas, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
Bahamas recorded 4.16 deaths for tuberculosis deaths in 2021.
The figure is down 7.3% on the previous year and down 47.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis deaths in Bahamas peaked at 20.05 deaths in 2000 and was at its lowest, 2.89 deaths, in 2012.
Bahamas ranks 173rd of 194 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tuberculosis deaths in Bahamas, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 20.05 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 14.17 deaths | -29.3% |
| 2002 | 9.94 deaths | -29.9% |
| 2003 | 6.68 deaths | -32.8% |
| 2004 | 12.9 deaths | +93.1% |
| 2005 | 8.79 deaths | -31.9% |
| 2006 | 9.49 deaths | +8.0% |
| 2007 | 5.99 deaths | -36.9% |
| 2008 | 8.57 deaths | +43.1% |
| 2009 | 5.34 deaths | -37.7% |
| 2010 | 5.44 deaths | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 7.96 deaths | +46.3% |
| 2012 | 2.89 deaths | -63.7% |
| 2013 | 4.44 deaths | +53.6% |
| 2014 | 4.74 deaths | +6.8% |
| 2015 | 6.07 deaths | +28.1% |
| 2016 | 10.24 deaths | +68.7% |
| 2017 | 6.3 deaths | -38.5% |
| 2018 | 4.55 deaths | -27.8% |
| 2019 | 5.28 deaths | +16.0% |
| 2020 | 4.49 deaths | -15.0% |
| 2021 | 4.16 deaths | -7.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10.19 deaths | 5.34 deaths | 20.05 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 5.79 deaths | 2.89 deaths | 10.24 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 4.33 deaths | 4.16 deaths | 4.49 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis deaths in Bahamas?
- Tuberculosis deaths in Bahamas was 4.16 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 Bahamas?
- The highest recorded value was 20.05 deaths in 2000.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis deaths recorded in Bahamas?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.89 deaths in 2012.
- How does Bahamas rank for tuberculosis deaths?
- Bahamas ranks 173rd out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is tuberculosis deaths rising or falling in Bahamas?
- Over the last ten years it is down 47.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bahamas 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.