Tuberculosis cases in Germany
Germany: Tuberculosis cases was 4,600 cases in 2024. ▼ Falling
Tuberculosis cases in Germany, 2000–2024
Source: WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cases.
Analysis
Germany recorded 4,600 cases for tuberculosis cases in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.1% on the previous year and down 4.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis cases in Germany peaked at 10,000 cases in 2000 and was at its lowest, 4,200 cases, in 2021.
Germany ranks 92nd of 215 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Tuberculosis cases in Germany, year by year
| Year | cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 10,000 cases | — |
| 2001 | 7,700 cases | -23.0% |
| 2002 | 7,600 cases | -1.3% |
| 2003 | 7,700 cases | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 6,800 cases | -11.7% |
| 2005 | 6,300 cases | -7.4% |
| 2006 | 5,700 cases | -9.5% |
| 2007 | 5,100 cases | -10.5% |
| 2008 | 4,500 cases | -11.8% |
| 2009 | 4,600 cases | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 4,500 cases | -2.2% |
| 2011 | 4,500 cases | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 4,400 cases | -2.2% |
| 2013 | 4,600 cases | +4.5% |
| 2014 | 4,800 cases | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 6,200 cases | +29.2% |
| 2016 | 6,300 cases | +1.6% |
| 2017 | 5,900 cases | -6.3% |
| 2018 | 5,800 cases | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 5,100 cases | -12.1% |
| 2020 | 4,400 cases | -13.7% |
| 2021 | 4,200 cases | -4.5% |
| 2022 | 4,300 cases | +2.4% |
| 2023 | 4,700 cases | +9.3% |
| 2024 | 4,600 cases | -2.1% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 4,600 cases is above the median for high income countries, which is 320 cases, 14.4× the median. (79 countries reporting)
- Germany's 4,600 cases is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 545 cases, 8.4× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6,600 cases | 4,500 cases | 10,000 cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,210 cases | 4,400 cases | 6,300 cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 4,440 cases | 4,200 cases | 4,700 cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis cases in Germany?
- Tuberculosis cases in Germany was 4,600 cases in 2024, according to WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tuberculosis cases recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 10,000 cases in 2000.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis cases recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 4,200 cases in 2021.
- How does Germany rank for tuberculosis cases?
- Germany ranks 92nd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tuberculosis cases rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is down 4.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Germany 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.