Tuberculosis deaths in Saint Lucia
Saint Lucia: Tuberculosis deaths was 2.53 deaths in 2021. ◆ Volatile
Tuberculosis deaths in Saint Lucia, 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 Saint Lucia is 2.53 deaths, measured in 2021.
That represents a change of up 0.4% on the previous year and up 82.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis deaths in Saint Lucia peaked at 6.58 deaths in 2004 and was at its lowest, 1.05 deaths, in 2010.
Saint Lucia ranks 175th 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 Saint Lucia, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1.36 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 1.23 deaths | -9.6% |
| 2002 | 1.93 deaths | +56.9% |
| 2003 | 2.23 deaths | +15.5% |
| 2004 | 6.58 deaths | +195.1% |
| 2005 | 6.03 deaths | -8.4% |
| 2006 | 3.53 deaths | -41.5% |
| 2007 | 3.33 deaths | -5.7% |
| 2008 | 3.26 deaths | -2.1% |
| 2009 | 1.89 deaths | -42.0% |
| 2010 | 1.05 deaths | -44.4% |
| 2011 | 1.39 deaths | +32.4% |
| 2012 | 1.21 deaths | -12.9% |
| 2013 | 5.55 deaths | +358.7% |
| 2014 | 3.09 deaths | -44.3% |
| 2015 | 2.73 deaths | -11.7% |
| 2016 | 2.54 deaths | -7.0% |
| 2017 | 2.36 deaths | -7.1% |
| 2018 | 2.57 deaths | +8.9% |
| 2019 | 2.58 deaths | +0.4% |
| 2020 | 2.52 deaths | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 2.53 deaths | +0.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3.14 deaths | 1.23 deaths | 6.58 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.51 deaths | 1.05 deaths | 5.55 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.52 deaths | 2.52 deaths | 2.53 deaths | 2 |
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- Population ages 75-79, female, annual growth rate 1.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per capita 0.0104 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, annual growth rate 0.8574 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per capita 0.0072 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis deaths in Saint Lucia?
- Tuberculosis deaths in Saint Lucia was 2.53 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 Saint Lucia?
- The highest recorded value was 6.58 deaths in 2004.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis deaths recorded in Saint Lucia?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.05 deaths in 2010.
- How does Saint Lucia rank for tuberculosis deaths?
- Saint Lucia ranks 175th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is tuberculosis deaths rising or falling in Saint Lucia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 82.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Saint Lucia 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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About this data
Estimated number of deaths from tuberculosis in both sexes.