Tuberculosis incidence (per 100,000 population) in Nauru
Nauru: Tuberculosis incidence (per 100,000 population) was 161 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
161
Change on year
up 5.9%
World rank
48th
of 232 countries
All-time high
179
in 2021
All-time low
30
in 2001
Years of data
25
2000–2024
Tuberculosis incidence in Nauru, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
In 2024, tuberculosis incidence in Nauru stood at 161.
That represents a change of up 5.9% on the previous year and up 117.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis incidence in Nauru peaked at 179 in 2021 and was at its lowest, 30, in 2001.
That places Nauru 48th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tuberculosis incidence (per 100,000 population) in Nauru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 39 | — |
| 2001 | 30 | -23.1% |
| 2002 | 50 | +66.7% |
| 2003 | 30 | -40.0% |
| 2004 | 65 | +116.7% |
| 2005 | 109 | +67.7% |
| 2006 | 120 | +10.1% |
| 2007 | 30 | -75.0% |
| 2008 | 50 | +66.7% |
| 2009 | 40 | -20.0% |
| 2010 | 30 | -25.0% |
| 2011 | 50 | +66.7% |
| 2012 | 60 | +20.0% |
| 2013 | 67 | +11.7% |
| 2014 | 74 | +10.4% |
| 2015 | 91 | +23.0% |
| 2016 | 90 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 80 | -11.1% |
| 2018 | 44 | -45.0% |
| 2019 | 147 | +234.1% |
| 2020 | 112 | -23.8% |
| 2021 | 179 | +59.8% |
| 2022 | 161 | -10.1% |
| 2023 | 152 | -5.6% |
| 2024 | 161 | +5.9% |
Nauru compared with similar countries
- Nauru's 161 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7.85, 20.5× the median. (76 countries reporting)
- Nauru's 161 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 96, 1.7× the median. (33 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 56.3 | 30 | 120 | 10 |
| 2010s | 73.3 | 30 | 147 | 10 |
| 2020s | 153 | 112 | 179 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nauru
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,118 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 2 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2019)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.33 % 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 0.0593 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.1333 % 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 incidence in Nauru?
- Tuberculosis incidence in Nauru was 161 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest tuberculosis incidence recorded in Nauru?
- The highest recorded value was 179 in 2021.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis incidence recorded in Nauru?
- The lowest recorded value was 30 in 2001.
- How does Nauru rank for tuberculosis incidence?
- Nauru ranks 48th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tuberculosis incidence rising or falling in Nauru?
- Over the last ten years it is up 117.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nauru 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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