Tuberculosis cases in Hungary

Hungary: Tuberculosis cases was 540 cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
540 cases
Change on year
down 14.3%
World rank
133rd
of 215 countries
All-time high
4,600 cases
in 2000
All-time low
400 cases
in 2021
Years of data
25
2000–2024

Tuberculosis cases in Hungary, 2000–2024

01.0k2.0k3.0k4.0k5.0k2000201220242000: 4.6k cases2001: 4.4k cases2002: 4.0k cases2003: 4.0k cases2004: 3.3k cases2005: 2.6k cases2006: 2.4k cases2007: 2.2k cases2008: 2.1k cases2009: 1.8k cases2010: 2.2k cases2011: 1.8k cases2012: 1.6k cases2013: 1.4k cases2014: 1.1k cases2015: 1.1k cases2016: 960 cases2017: 840 cases2018: 780 cases2019: 680 cases2020: 490 cases2021: 400 cases2022: 560 cases2023: 630 cases2024: 540 cases

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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 130 Serbia 590 cases compare
  2. 131 Armenia 550 cases compare
  3. 131 Guyana 550 cases compare
  4. 134 Czechia 530 cases compare
  5. 135 Kuwait 520 cases compare
  6. 136 Costa Rica 480 cases compare
  7. 136 Switzerland 480 cases compare

See the full ranking of 215 places →

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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

Indicator
Tuberculosis cases
Unit
cases
Source
WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
215 places, 5,317 data points, 2000–2024
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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.