Tuberculosis incidence (per 100,000 population) in Latvia
Latvia: Tuberculosis incidence (per 100,000 population) was 21 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tuberculosis incidence in Latvia, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, tuberculosis incidence in Latvia stood at 21.
That represents a change of down 4.5% on the previous year and down 63.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis incidence in Latvia peaked at 196 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 19, in 2021.
That places Latvia 139th out of 232 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 incidence (per 100,000 population) in Latvia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 196 | — |
| 2001 | 193 | -1.5% |
| 2002 | 170 | -11.9% |
| 2003 | 156 | -8.2% |
| 2004 | 143 | -8.3% |
| 2005 | 125 | -12.6% |
| 2006 | 111 | -11.2% |
| 2007 | 103 | -7.2% |
| 2008 | 86 | -16.5% |
| 2009 | 76 | -11.6% |
| 2010 | 73 | -3.9% |
| 2011 | 69 | -5.5% |
| 2012 | 76 | +10.1% |
| 2013 | 68 | -10.5% |
| 2014 | 57 | -16.2% |
| 2015 | 53 | -7.0% |
| 2016 | 47 | -11.3% |
| 2017 | 38 | -19.1% |
| 2018 | 33 | -13.2% |
| 2019 | 28 | -15.2% |
| 2020 | 23 | -17.9% |
| 2021 | 19 | -17.4% |
| 2022 | 22 | +15.8% |
| 2023 | 22 | +0.0% |
| 2024 | 21 | -4.5% |
Latvia compared with similar countries
- Latvia's 21 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.85, 2.7× the median. (76 countries reporting)
- Latvia's 21 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 8.7, 2.4× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 135.9 | 76 | 196 | 10 |
| 2010s | 54.2 | 28 | 76 | 10 |
| 2020s | 21.4 | 19 | 23 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Latvia
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis incidence in Latvia?
- Tuberculosis incidence in Latvia was 21 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest tuberculosis incidence recorded in Latvia?
- The highest recorded value was 196 in 2000.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis incidence recorded in Latvia?
- The lowest recorded value was 19 in 2021.
- How does Latvia rank for tuberculosis incidence?
- Latvia ranks 139th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tuberculosis incidence rising or falling in Latvia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Latvia data come from?
- The figures come from United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database, published as part of Tuberculosis incidence (per 100,000 population). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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