Tuberculosis cases in Belarus
Belarus: Tuberculosis cases was 1,500 cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tuberculosis cases in Belarus, 2000–2024
Source: WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tuberculosis cases in Belarus is 1,500 cases, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
The figure is down 11.8% on the previous year and down 71.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis cases in Belarus peaked at 15,000 cases in 2000 and was at its lowest, 1,500 cases, in 2024.
Belarus ranks 116th of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tuberculosis cases in Belarus, year by year
| Year | cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15,000 cases | — |
| 2001 | 12,000 cases | -20.0% |
| 2002 | 11,000 cases | -8.3% |
| 2003 | 12,000 cases | +9.1% |
| 2004 | 11,000 cases | -8.3% |
| 2005 | 10,000 cases | -9.1% |
| 2006 | 9,300 cases | -7.0% |
| 2007 | 9,200 cases | -1.1% |
| 2008 | 8,400 cases | -8.7% |
| 2009 | 8,200 cases | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 7,600 cases | -7.3% |
| 2011 | 6,900 cases | -9.2% |
| 2012 | 6,900 cases | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 6,300 cases | -8.7% |
| 2014 | 5,300 cases | -15.9% |
| 2015 | 5,100 cases | -3.8% |
| 2016 | 4,300 cases | -15.7% |
| 2017 | 3,600 cases | -16.3% |
| 2018 | 3,000 cases | -16.7% |
| 2019 | 2,700 cases | -10.0% |
| 2020 | 2,500 cases | -7.4% |
| 2021 | 2,200 cases | -12.0% |
| 2022 | 2,000 cases | -9.1% |
| 2023 | 1,700 cases | -15.0% |
| 2024 | 1,500 cases | -11.8% |
Belarus compared with similar countries
- Belarus's 1,500 cases is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 3,700 cases, 41% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Belarus's 1,500 cases is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 545 cases, 2.8× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10,610 cases | 8,200 cases | 15,000 cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,170 cases | 2,700 cases | 7,600 cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,980 cases | 1,500 cases | 2,500 cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Belarus
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.019 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -5.56 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0201 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis cases in Belarus?
- Tuberculosis cases in Belarus was 1,500 cases in 2024, according to WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tuberculosis cases recorded in Belarus?
- The highest recorded value was 15,000 cases in 2000.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis cases recorded in Belarus?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,500 cases in 2024.
- How does Belarus rank for tuberculosis cases?
- Belarus ranks 116th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tuberculosis cases rising or falling in Belarus?
- Over the last ten years it is down 71.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belarus data come from?
- The figures come from WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Tuberculosis cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The estimated number of new and relapse tuberculosis cases arising in a given year. All forms of the disease are included, including cases in people living with HIV.