Tuberculosis deaths by region in Panama
Panama: Tuberculosis deaths by region was 310 deaths in 2024. ▬ Flat
Latest (2024)
310 deaths
Change on year
up 3.3%
World rank
100th
of 215 countries
All-time high
350 deaths
in 2008
All-time low
260 deaths
in 2014
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Tuberculosis deaths by region in Panama, 2000–2024
Source: WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in deaths.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tuberculosis deaths by region in Panama is 310 deaths, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3.3% on the previous year and up 19.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis deaths by region in Panama peaked at 350 deaths in 2008 and was at its lowest, 260 deaths, in 2014.
That places Panama 100th out of 215 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
Tuberculosis deaths by region in Panama, year by year
| Year | deaths | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 310 deaths | — |
| 2001 | 330 deaths | +6.5% |
| 2002 | 300 deaths | -9.1% |
| 2003 | 310 deaths | +3.3% |
| 2004 | 280 deaths | -9.7% |
| 2005 | 330 deaths | +17.9% |
| 2006 | 310 deaths | -6.1% |
| 2007 | 310 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2008 | 350 deaths | +12.9% |
| 2009 | 340 deaths | -2.9% |
| 2010 | 290 deaths | -14.7% |
| 2011 | 270 deaths | -6.9% |
| 2012 | 290 deaths | +7.4% |
| 2013 | 300 deaths | +3.4% |
| 2014 | 260 deaths | -13.3% |
| 2015 | 320 deaths | +23.1% |
| 2016 | 290 deaths | -9.4% |
| 2017 | 350 deaths | +20.7% |
| 2018 | 310 deaths | -11.4% |
| 2019 | 290 deaths | -6.5% |
| 2020 | 290 deaths | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 320 deaths | +10.3% |
| 2022 | 330 deaths | +3.1% |
| 2023 | 300 deaths | -9.1% |
| 2024 | 310 deaths | +3.3% |
Panama compared with similar countries
- Panama's 310 deaths is above the median for high income countries, which is 22 deaths, 14.1× the median. (79 countries reporting)
- Panama's 310 deaths is above the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 72.5 deaths, 4.3× the median. (40 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 317 deaths | 280 deaths | 350 deaths | 10 |
| 2010s | 297 deaths | 260 deaths | 350 deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 310 deaths | 290 deaths | 330 deaths | 5 |
Countries ranked near Panama
- 98 Kyrgyzstan 360 deaths compare
- 99 Italy 330 deaths compare
- 100 Germany 310 deaths compare
- 102 Bhutan 290 deaths compare
- 103 United Kingdom 260 deaths compare
More health data for Panama
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.94 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5994 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,074 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 101 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.2522 % 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 0.0378 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.3451 % 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 deaths by region in Panama?
- Tuberculosis deaths by region in Panama was 310 deaths in 2024, according to WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest tuberculosis deaths by region recorded in Panama?
- The highest recorded value was 350 deaths in 2008.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis deaths by region recorded in Panama?
- The lowest recorded value was 260 deaths in 2014.
- How does Panama rank for tuberculosis deaths by region?
- Panama ranks 100th out of 215 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tuberculosis deaths by region rising or falling in Panama?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Panama data come from?
- The figures come from WHO (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Tuberculosis deaths by region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
The estimated number of deaths from tuberculosis in each region.