Tuberculosis incidence (per 100,000 population) in Malta
Malta: Tuberculosis incidence (per 100,000 population) was 15 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tuberculosis incidence in Malta, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, tuberculosis incidence in Malta stood at 15.
That represents a change of up 15.4% on the previous year and up 50.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis incidence in Malta peaked at 27 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 1.7, in 2003.
That places Malta 149th 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 Malta, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4 | — |
| 2001 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 5.9 | +47.5% |
| 2003 | 1.7 | -71.2% |
| 2004 | 4.4 | +158.8% |
| 2005 | 5.3 | +20.5% |
| 2006 | 7.2 | +35.8% |
| 2007 | 9.1 | +26.4% |
| 2008 | 11 | +20.9% |
| 2009 | 10 | -9.1% |
| 2010 | 6.9 | -31.0% |
| 2011 | 7.1 | +2.9% |
| 2012 | 9.8 | +38.0% |
| 2013 | 12 | +22.4% |
| 2014 | 10 | -16.7% |
| 2015 | 7.2 | -28.0% |
| 2016 | 11 | +52.8% |
| 2017 | 9 | -18.2% |
| 2018 | 11 | +22.2% |
| 2019 | 19 | +72.7% |
| 2020 | 27 | +42.1% |
| 2021 | 10 | -63.0% |
| 2022 | 11 | +10.0% |
| 2023 | 13 | +18.2% |
| 2024 | 15 | +15.4% |
Malta compared with similar countries
- Malta's 15 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.85, 1.9× the median. (76 countries reporting)
- Malta's 15 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 21, 71% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 6.26 | 1.7 | 11 | 10 |
| 2010s | 10.3 | 6.9 | 19 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.2 | 10 | 27 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malta
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Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis incidence in Malta?
- Tuberculosis incidence in Malta was 15 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest tuberculosis incidence recorded in Malta?
- The highest recorded value was 27 in 2020.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis incidence recorded in Malta?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.7 in 2003.
- How does Malta rank for tuberculosis incidence?
- Malta ranks 149th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tuberculosis incidence rising or falling in Malta?
- Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malta 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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