Tuberculosis deaths in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Tuberculosis deaths was 9,178 deaths in 2021. ▼ Falling
Tuberculosis deaths in Central African Republic, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 9,178 deaths for tuberculosis deaths in 2021.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.3% on the previous year and up 11.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis deaths in Central African Republic peaked at 11,631 deaths in 2005 and was at its lowest, 8,214 deaths, in 2011.
That places Central African Republic 28th out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Tuberculosis deaths in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10,979 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 11,269 deaths | +2.6% |
| 2002 | 9,917 deaths | -12.0% |
| 2003 | 10,196 deaths | +2.8% |
| 2004 | 10,913 deaths | +7.0% |
| 2005 | 11,631 deaths | +6.6% |
| 2006 | 10,504 deaths | -9.7% |
| 2007 | 10,909 deaths | +3.9% |
| 2008 | 10,723 deaths | -1.7% |
| 2009 | 9,753 deaths | -9.0% |
| 2010 | 11,208 deaths | +14.9% |
| 2011 | 8,214 deaths | -26.7% |
| 2012 | 10,489 deaths | +27.7% |
| 2013 | 10,258 deaths | -2.2% |
| 2014 | 9,175 deaths | -10.6% |
| 2015 | 9,028 deaths | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 8,683 deaths | -3.8% |
| 2017 | 9,136 deaths | +5.2% |
| 2018 | 8,625 deaths | -5.6% |
| 2019 | 8,229 deaths | -4.6% |
| 2020 | 9,301 deaths | +13.0% |
| 2021 | 9,178 deaths | -1.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10,679 deaths | 9,753 deaths | 11,631 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 9,305 deaths | 8,214 deaths | 11,208 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 9,240 deaths | 9,178 deaths | 9,301 deaths | 2 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 25 Brazil 10,677 deaths compare
- 26 Russian Federation 10,354 deaths compare
- 27 Afghanistan 10,148 deaths compare
- 29 Zambia 7,823 deaths compare
- 30 Malawi 7,748 deaths compare
- 31 Côte d'Ivoire 7,629 deaths compare
More health data for Central African Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 887.2 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 5,728 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 50-54, male, annual growth rate -1.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per capita 0.0078 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, annual growth rate 0.7258 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per capita 0.0109 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis deaths in Central African Republic?
- Tuberculosis deaths in Central African Republic was 9,178 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 Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 11,631 deaths in 2005.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis deaths recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 8,214 deaths in 2011.
- How does Central African Republic rank for tuberculosis deaths?
- Central African Republic ranks 28th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is tuberculosis deaths rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Central African Republic 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.