Tuberculosis cases in Hungary
Hungary: Tuberculosis cases was 540 cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tuberculosis cases in Hungary, 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 Hungary is 540 cases, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 14.3% on the previous year and down 50.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis cases in Hungary peaked at 4,600 cases in 2000 and was at its lowest, 400 cases, in 2021.
Hungary ranks 133rd 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 Hungary, year by year
| Year | cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4,600 cases | — |
| 2001 | 4,400 cases | -4.3% |
| 2002 | 4,000 cases | -9.1% |
| 2003 | 4,000 cases | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 3,300 cases | -17.5% |
| 2005 | 2,600 cases | -21.2% |
| 2006 | 2,400 cases | -7.7% |
| 2007 | 2,200 cases | -8.3% |
| 2008 | 2,100 cases | -4.5% |
| 2009 | 1,800 cases | -14.3% |
| 2010 | 2,200 cases | +22.2% |
| 2011 | 1,800 cases | -18.2% |
| 2012 | 1,600 cases | -11.1% |
| 2013 | 1,400 cases | -12.5% |
| 2014 | 1,100 cases | -21.4% |
| 2015 | 1,100 cases | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 960 cases | -12.7% |
| 2017 | 840 cases | -12.5% |
| 2018 | 780 cases | -7.1% |
| 2019 | 680 cases | -12.8% |
| 2020 | 490 cases | -27.9% |
| 2021 | 400 cases | -18.4% |
| 2022 | 560 cases | +40.0% |
| 2023 | 630 cases | +12.5% |
| 2024 | 540 cases | -14.3% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 540 cases is above the median for high income countries, which is 320 cases, 1.7× the median. (79 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 540 cases is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 545 cases, 99% of the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 3,140 cases | 1,800 cases | 4,600 cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,246 cases | 680 cases | 2,200 cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 524 cases | 400 cases | 630 cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
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- Number of infants who die before age 1 37 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0224 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis cases in Hungary?
- Tuberculosis cases in Hungary was 540 cases in 2024, according to WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tuberculosis cases recorded in Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 4,600 cases in 2000.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis cases recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 400 cases in 2021.
- How does Hungary rank for tuberculosis cases?
- Hungary ranks 133rd out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tuberculosis cases rising or falling in Hungary?
- Over the last ten years it is down 50.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hungary 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.