Tuberculosis cases in Lithuania
Lithuania: Tuberculosis cases was 890 cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tuberculosis cases in Lithuania, 2000–2024
Source: WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cases.
Analysis
Lithuania recorded 890 cases for tuberculosis cases in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.2% on the previous year and down 61.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis cases in Lithuania peaked at 6,300 cases in 2000 and was at its lowest, 860 cases, in 2021.
That places Lithuania 124th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Lithuania, year by year
| Year | cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 6,300 cases | — |
| 2001 | 6,000 cases | -4.8% |
| 2002 | 5,400 cases | -10.0% |
| 2003 | 5,600 cases | +3.7% |
| 2004 | 4,200 cases | -25.0% |
| 2005 | 4,300 cases | +2.4% |
| 2006 | 4,600 cases | +7.0% |
| 2007 | 4,300 cases | -6.5% |
| 2008 | 3,900 cases | -9.3% |
| 2009 | 3,400 cases | -12.8% |
| 2010 | 3,100 cases | -8.8% |
| 2011 | 3,000 cases | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 2,700 cases | -10.0% |
| 2013 | 2,500 cases | -7.4% |
| 2014 | 2,300 cases | -8.0% |
| 2015 | 2,100 cases | -8.7% |
| 2016 | 2,000 cases | -4.8% |
| 2017 | 1,900 cases | -5.0% |
| 2018 | 1,500 cases | -21.1% |
| 2019 | 1,400 cases | -6.7% |
| 2020 | 950 cases | -32.1% |
| 2021 | 860 cases | -9.5% |
| 2022 | 990 cases | +15.1% |
| 2023 | 970 cases | -2.0% |
| 2024 | 890 cases | -8.2% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 890 cases is above the median for high income countries, which is 320 cases, 2.8× the median. (79 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 890 cases is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 545 cases, 1.6× the median. (52 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4,800 cases | 3,400 cases | 6,300 cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,250 cases | 1,400 cases | 3,100 cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 932 cases | 860 cases | 990 cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis cases in Lithuania?
- Tuberculosis cases in Lithuania was 890 cases in 2024, according to WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tuberculosis cases recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 6,300 cases in 2000.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis cases recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 860 cases in 2021.
- How does Lithuania rank for tuberculosis cases?
- Lithuania ranks 124th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tuberculosis cases rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 61.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania 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.