Tuberculosis cases in French Polynesia
French Polynesia: Tuberculosis cases was 67 cases in 2024. ▼ Falling
Tuberculosis cases in French Polynesia, 2000–2024
Source: WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cases.
Analysis
In 2024, tuberculosis cases in French Polynesia stood at 67 cases.
That represents a change of up 24.1% on the previous year and down 27.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis cases in French Polynesia peaked at 150 cases in 2000 and was at its lowest, 52 cases, in 2021.
French Polynesia ranks 176th of 215 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Tuberculosis cases in French Polynesia, year by year
| Year | cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 150 cases | — |
| 2001 | 150 cases | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 150 cases | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 110 cases | -26.7% |
| 2004 | 140 cases | +27.3% |
| 2005 | 130 cases | -7.1% |
| 2006 | 140 cases | +7.7% |
| 2007 | 130 cases | -7.1% |
| 2008 | 95 cases | -26.9% |
| 2009 | 97 cases | +2.1% |
| 2010 | 72 cases | -25.8% |
| 2011 | 110 cases | +52.8% |
| 2012 | 85 cases | -22.7% |
| 2013 | 87 cases | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 92 cases | +5.7% |
| 2015 | 74 cases | -19.6% |
| 2016 | 87 cases | +17.6% |
| 2017 | 81 cases | -6.9% |
| 2018 | 84 cases | +3.7% |
| 2019 | 75 cases | -10.7% |
| 2020 | 99 cases | +32.0% |
| 2021 | 52 cases | -47.5% |
| 2022 | 85 cases | +63.5% |
| 2023 | 54 cases | -36.5% |
| 2024 | 67 cases | +24.1% |
French Polynesia compared with similar countries
- French Polynesia's 67 cases is below the median for high income countries, which is 320 cases, 21% of the median. (79 countries reporting)
- French Polynesia's 67 cases is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1,150 cases, 6% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 129.2 cases | 95 cases | 150 cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 84.7 cases | 72 cases | 110 cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 71.4 cases | 52 cases | 99 cases | 5 |
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0254 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.1978 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis cases in French Polynesia?
- Tuberculosis cases in French Polynesia was 67 cases in 2024, according to WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tuberculosis cases recorded in French Polynesia?
- The highest recorded value was 150 cases in 2000.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis cases recorded in French Polynesia?
- The lowest recorded value was 52 cases in 2021.
- How does French Polynesia rank for tuberculosis cases?
- French Polynesia ranks 176th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tuberculosis cases rising or falling in French Polynesia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this French Polynesia 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.