Tuberculosis cases, annual growth rate in Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Tuberculosis cases, annual growth rate was 3.57 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tuberculosis cases, annual growth rate in Afghanistan, 2001–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, tuberculosis cases, annual growth rate in Afghanistan stood at 3.57 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 45.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis cases, annual growth rate in Afghanistan peaked at 20 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -3.23 % change on previous year, in 2011.
Afghanistan ranks 53rd of 210 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tuberculosis cases, annual growth rate in Afghanistan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 16.67 % change on previous year | — |
| 2002 | 20 % change on previous year | +20.0% |
| 2003 | 16.67 % change on previous year | -16.7% |
| 2004 | 10.2 % change on previous year | -38.8% |
| 2005 | 7.41 % change on previous year | -27.4% |
| 2006 | 6.9 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 2007 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -76.6% |
| 2008 | -1.59 % change on previous year | -198.4% |
| 2009 | 1.61 % change on previous year | -201.6% |
| 2010 | -1.59 % change on previous year | -198.4% |
| 2011 | -3.23 % change on previous year | +103.2% |
| 2012 | -1.67 % change on previous year | -48.3% |
| 2013 | 3.39 % change on previous year | -303.4% |
| 2014 | 6.56 % change on previous year | +93.4% |
| 2015 | 4.62 % change on previous year | -29.6% |
| 2016 | 4.41 % change on previous year | -4.4% |
| 2017 | 5.63 % change on previous year | +27.7% |
| 2018 | 4 % change on previous year | -29.0% |
| 2019 | 2.56 % change on previous year | -35.9% |
| 2020 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 2.5 % change on previous year | — |
| 2022 | 2.44 % change on previous year | -2.4% |
| 2023 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2024 | 3.57 % change on previous year | — |
Afghanistan compared with similar countries
- Afghanistan's 3.57 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is 1.12 % change on previous year, 3.2× the median. (24 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 8.83 % change on previous year | -1.59 % change on previous year | 20 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 2.47 % change on previous year | -3.23 % change on previous year | 6.56 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 1.7 % change on previous year | 0 % change on previous year | 3.57 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Afghanistan
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- 53 Dominican Republic 3.57 % change on previous year compare
- 53 Saudi Arabia 3.57 % change on previous year compare
- 56 Mozambique 3.31 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Afghanistan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.45 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 812.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 14,735 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 19 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.077 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.75 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis cases, annual growth rate in Afghanistan?
- Tuberculosis cases, annual growth rate in Afghanistan was 3.57 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest tuberculosis cases, annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The highest recorded value was 20 % change on previous year in 2002.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis cases, annual growth rate recorded in Afghanistan?
- The lowest recorded value was -3.23 % change on previous year in 2011.
- How does Afghanistan rank for tuberculosis cases, annual growth rate?
- Afghanistan ranks 53rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tuberculosis cases, annual growth rate rising or falling in Afghanistan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Afghanistan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Tuberculosis cases, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Tuberculosis cases. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Tuberculosis cases WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Tuberculosis cases. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.