Tuberculosis incidence (per 100,000 population) in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico: Tuberculosis incidence (per 100,000 population) was 0.55 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tuberculosis incidence in Puerto Rico, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tuberculosis incidence in Puerto Rico is 0.55, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 32.1% on the previous year and down 67.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis incidence in Puerto Rico peaked at 9.8 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.55, in 2024.
That places Puerto Rico 226th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Tuberculosis incidence (per 100,000 population) in Puerto Rico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 9.8 | — |
| 2001 | 6.4 | -34.7% |
| 2002 | 6.5 | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 5.6 | -13.8% |
| 2004 | 5.7 | +1.8% |
| 2005 | 5 | -12.3% |
| 2006 | 4.9 | -2.0% |
| 2007 | 4.2 | -14.3% |
| 2008 | 3.9 | -7.1% |
| 2009 | 2.6 | -33.3% |
| 2010 | 3.2 | +23.1% |
| 2011 | 2 | -37.5% |
| 2012 | 2.8 | +40.0% |
| 2013 | 1.9 | -32.1% |
| 2014 | 1.7 | -10.5% |
| 2015 | 2 | +17.6% |
| 2016 | 2.5 | +25.0% |
| 2017 | 1.5 | -40.0% |
| 2018 | 1 | -33.3% |
| 2019 | 1.4 | +40.0% |
| 2020 | 1.1 | -21.4% |
| 2021 | 0.69 | -37.3% |
| 2022 | 0.86 | +24.6% |
| 2023 | 0.81 | -5.8% |
| 2024 | 0.55 | -32.1% |
Puerto Rico compared with similar countries
- Puerto Rico's 0.55 is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.85, 7% of the median. (76 countries reporting)
- Puerto Rico's 0.55 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 23, 2% of the median. (38 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5.46 | 2.6 | 9.8 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2 | 1 | 3.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.802 | 0.55 | 1.1 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Puerto Rico
- 223 Monaco 0.82 compare
- 224 United Arab Emirates 0.63 compare
- 225 Saint Lucia 0.56 compare
- 227 State of Palestine 0.29 compare
- 228 Anguilla 0 compare
- 228 British Virgin Islands 0 compare
- 228 Montserrat 0 compare
- 228 San Marino 0 compare
- 228 Wallis and Futuna Islands 0 compare
More health data for Puerto Rico
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -20 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.45 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 2,519 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 4 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.4804 % 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 0.0145 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8484 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0152 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis incidence in Puerto Rico?
- Tuberculosis incidence in Puerto Rico was 0.55 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest tuberculosis incidence recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The highest recorded value was 9.8 in 2000.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis incidence recorded in Puerto Rico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.55 in 2024.
- How does Puerto Rico rank for tuberculosis incidence?
- Puerto Rico ranks 226th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tuberculosis incidence rising or falling in Puerto Rico?
- Over the last ten years it is down 67.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Puerto Rico 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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