Tuberculosis cases in Malta
Malta: Tuberculosis cases was 82 cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tuberculosis cases in Malta, 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 Malta is 82 cases, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 20.6% on the previous year and up 82.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis cases in Malta peaked at 140 cases in 2020 and was at its lowest, 7 cases, in 2003.
That places Malta 171st out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tuberculosis cases in Malta, year by year
| Year | cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 16 cases | — |
| 2001 | 16 cases | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 24 cases | +50.0% |
| 2003 | 7 cases | -70.8% |
| 2004 | 18 cases | +157.1% |
| 2005 | 22 cases | +22.2% |
| 2006 | 30 cases | +36.4% |
| 2007 | 38 cases | +26.7% |
| 2008 | 48 cases | +26.3% |
| 2009 | 42 cases | -12.5% |
| 2010 | 29 cases | -31.0% |
| 2011 | 30 cases | +3.4% |
| 2012 | 42 cases | +40.0% |
| 2013 | 50 cases | +19.0% |
| 2014 | 45 cases | -10.0% |
| 2015 | 32 cases | -28.9% |
| 2016 | 50 cases | +56.2% |
| 2017 | 42 cases | -16.0% |
| 2018 | 55 cases | +31.0% |
| 2019 | 98 cases | +78.2% |
| 2020 | 140 cases | +42.9% |
| 2021 | 54 cases | -61.4% |
| 2022 | 60 cases | +11.1% |
| 2023 | 68 cases | +13.3% |
| 2024 | 82 cases | +20.6% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 82 cases is below the median for high income countries, which is 320 cases, 26% of the median. (79 countries reporting)
- Malta's 82 cases is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 4,700 cases, 2% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 26.1 cases | 7 cases | 48 cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 47.3 cases | 29 cases | 98 cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 80.8 cases | 54 cases | 140 cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malta
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis cases in Malta?
- Tuberculosis cases in Malta was 82 cases in 2024, according to WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tuberculosis cases recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 140 cases in 2020.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis cases recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 7 cases in 2003.
- How does Malta rank for tuberculosis cases?
- Malta ranks 171st out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tuberculosis cases rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 82.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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.