Tuberculosis cases in Croatia
Croatia: Tuberculosis cases was 260 cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tuberculosis cases in Croatia, 2000–2024
Source: WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cases.
Analysis
In 2024, tuberculosis cases in Croatia stood at 260 cases.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 21.2% on the previous year and down 60.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis cases in Croatia peaked at 2,400 cases in 2000 and was at its lowest, 190 cases, in 2021.
That places Croatia 151st out of 215 countries with data for 2024, 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 cases in Croatia, year by year
| Year | cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,400 cases | — |
| 2001 | 2,000 cases | -16.7% |
| 2002 | 2,100 cases | +5.0% |
| 2003 | 2,000 cases | -4.8% |
| 2004 | 1,700 cases | -15.0% |
| 2005 | 1,500 cases | -11.8% |
| 2006 | 1,400 cases | -6.7% |
| 2007 | 1,300 cases | -7.1% |
| 2008 | 1,300 cases | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1,100 cases | -15.4% |
| 2010 | 910 cases | -17.3% |
| 2011 | 820 cases | -9.9% |
| 2012 | 710 cases | -13.4% |
| 2013 | 670 cases | -5.6% |
| 2014 | 650 cases | -3.0% |
| 2015 | 630 cases | -3.1% |
| 2016 | 580 cases | -7.9% |
| 2017 | 460 cases | -20.7% |
| 2018 | 460 cases | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 370 cases | -19.6% |
| 2020 | 220 cases | -40.5% |
| 2021 | 190 cases | -13.6% |
| 2022 | 260 cases | +36.8% |
| 2023 | 330 cases | +26.9% |
| 2024 | 260 cases | -21.2% |
Croatia compared with similar countries
- Croatia's 260 cases is below the median for high income countries, which is 320 cases, 81% of the median. (79 countries reporting)
- Croatia's 260 cases is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 545 cases, 48% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,680 cases | 1,100 cases | 2,400 cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 626 cases | 370 cases | 910 cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 252 cases | 190 cases | 330 cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Croatia
- 149 Brunei 300 cases compare
- 149 Micronesia (country) 300 cases compare
- 152 Cape Verde 250 cases compare
- 153 Israel 230 cases compare
- 154 Finland 210 cases compare
- 154 Maldives 210 cases compare
- 154 North Macedonia 210 cases compare
- 154 Sao Tome and Principe 210 cases compare
- 154 Suriname 210 cases compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis cases in Croatia?
- Tuberculosis cases in Croatia was 260 cases in 2024, according to WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tuberculosis cases recorded in Croatia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,400 cases in 2000.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis cases recorded in Croatia?
- The lowest recorded value was 190 cases in 2021.
- How does Croatia rank for tuberculosis cases?
- Croatia ranks 151st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tuberculosis cases rising or falling in Croatia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 60.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Croatia 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.