Tuberculosis deaths in Latvia
Latvia: Tuberculosis deaths was 63.54 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Tuberculosis deaths in Latvia, 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 Latvia is 63.54 deaths, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 5.3% on the previous year and down 19.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis deaths in Latvia peaked at 308.65 deaths in 2000 and was at its lowest, 60.33 deaths, in 2020.
That places Latvia 121st out of 194 countries with data for 2021, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tuberculosis deaths in Latvia, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 308.65 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 293.74 deaths | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 219.94 deaths | -25.1% |
| 2003 | 230.44 deaths | +4.8% |
| 2004 | 191.92 deaths | -16.7% |
| 2005 | 190.85 deaths | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 188.67 deaths | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 148.65 deaths | -21.2% |
| 2008 | 118.6 deaths | -20.2% |
| 2009 | 107.19 deaths | -9.6% |
| 2010 | 86.19 deaths | -19.6% |
| 2011 | 79.13 deaths | -8.2% |
| 2012 | 61.76 deaths | -22.0% |
| 2013 | 105.32 deaths | +70.5% |
| 2014 | 68 deaths | -35.4% |
| 2015 | 97.76 deaths | +43.8% |
| 2016 | 78.6 deaths | -19.6% |
| 2017 | 73.37 deaths | -6.7% |
| 2018 | 64.5 deaths | -12.1% |
| 2019 | 77.61 deaths | +20.3% |
| 2020 | 60.33 deaths | -22.3% |
| 2021 | 63.54 deaths | +5.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 199.86 deaths | 107.19 deaths | 308.65 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 79.22 deaths | 61.76 deaths | 105.32 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 61.94 deaths | 60.33 deaths | 63.54 deaths | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis deaths in Latvia?
- Tuberculosis deaths in Latvia was 63.54 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 Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 308.65 deaths in 2000.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis deaths recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 60.33 deaths in 2020.
- How does Latvia rank for tuberculosis deaths?
- Latvia ranks 121st out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is tuberculosis deaths rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 19.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia 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.