Tuberculosis deaths in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Tuberculosis deaths was 237.12 deaths in 2021. ▼ Falling
Tuberculosis deaths in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 2000–2021
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 237.12 deaths for tuberculosis deaths in 2021.
The figure is up 4.6% on the previous year and down 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis deaths in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 512.84 deaths in 2003 and was at its lowest, 226.72 deaths, in 2020.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 105th of 194 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Tuberculosis deaths in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 498.75 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 497.87 deaths | -0.2% |
| 2002 | 506.02 deaths | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 512.84 deaths | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 451.74 deaths | -11.9% |
| 2005 | 454.96 deaths | +0.7% |
| 2006 | 478.77 deaths | +5.2% |
| 2007 | 389.73 deaths | -18.6% |
| 2008 | 437.07 deaths | +12.1% |
| 2009 | 401.83 deaths | -8.1% |
| 2010 | 367.2 deaths | -8.6% |
| 2011 | 329.13 deaths | -10.4% |
| 2012 | 329.92 deaths | +0.2% |
| 2013 | 349.54 deaths | +5.9% |
| 2014 | 356.45 deaths | +2.0% |
| 2015 | 346.25 deaths | -2.9% |
| 2016 | 299.02 deaths | -13.6% |
| 2017 | 261.94 deaths | -12.4% |
| 2018 | 268.69 deaths | +2.6% |
| 2019 | 226.79 deaths | -15.6% |
| 2020 | 226.72 deaths | -0.0% |
| 2021 | 237.12 deaths | +4.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 462.96 deaths | 389.73 deaths | 512.84 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 313.49 deaths | 226.79 deaths | 367.2 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 231.92 deaths | 226.72 deaths | 237.12 deaths | 2 |
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- Population ages 40-44, male, per capita 0.0326 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 45-49, female, annual growth rate 1.09 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 45-49, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 45-49, female, per capita 0.0305 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis deaths in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Tuberculosis deaths in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 237.12 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 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 512.84 deaths in 2003.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis deaths recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 226.72 deaths in 2020.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for tuberculosis deaths?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 105th out of 194 countries with data for 2021.
- Is tuberculosis deaths rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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.