Tuberculosis cases in Estonia
Estonia: Tuberculosis cases was 110 cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tuberculosis cases in Estonia, 2000–2024
Source: WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cases.
Analysis
In 2024, tuberculosis cases in Estonia stood at 110 cases. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
That represents a change of down 8.3% on the previous year and down 65.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis cases in Estonia peaked at 1,500 cases in 2000 and was at its lowest, 110 cases, in 2024.
Estonia ranks 168th of 215 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 cases in Estonia, year by year
| Year | cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,500 cases | — |
| 2001 | 1,300 cases | -13.3% |
| 2002 | 1,100 cases | -15.4% |
| 2003 | 1,100 cases | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 970 cases | -11.8% |
| 2005 | 860 cases | -11.3% |
| 2006 | 720 cases | -16.3% |
| 2007 | 750 cases | +4.2% |
| 2008 | 630 cases | -16.0% |
| 2009 | 540 cases | -14.3% |
| 2010 | 410 cases | -24.1% |
| 2011 | 410 cases | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 360 cases | -12.2% |
| 2013 | 360 cases | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 320 cases | -11.1% |
| 2015 | 270 cases | -15.6% |
| 2016 | 250 cases | -7.4% |
| 2017 | 220 cases | -12.0% |
| 2018 | 190 cases | -13.6% |
| 2019 | 190 cases | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 150 cases | -21.1% |
| 2021 | 140 cases | -6.7% |
| 2022 | 160 cases | +14.3% |
| 2023 | 120 cases | -25.0% |
| 2024 | 110 cases | -8.3% |
Estonia compared with similar countries
- Estonia's 110 cases is below the median for high income countries, which is 320 cases, 34% of the median. (79 countries reporting)
- Estonia's 110 cases is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 545 cases, 20% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 947 cases | 540 cases | 1,500 cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 298 cases | 190 cases | 410 cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 136 cases | 110 cases | 160 cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Estonia
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.021 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis cases in Estonia?
- Tuberculosis cases in Estonia was 110 cases in 2024, according to WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tuberculosis cases recorded in Estonia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,500 cases in 2000.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis cases recorded in Estonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 110 cases in 2024.
- How does Estonia rank for tuberculosis cases?
- Estonia ranks 168th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tuberculosis cases rising or falling in Estonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 65.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Estonia 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.