Tuberculosis incidence (per 100,000 population) in South Africa
South Africa: Tuberculosis incidence (per 100,000 population) was 389 in 2024. ▼ Falling
Tuberculosis incidence in South Africa, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tuberculosis incidence in South Africa is 389, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 8.9% on the previous year and down 63.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis incidence in South Africa peaked at 1,270 in 2007 and was at its lowest, 389, in 2024.
That places South Africa 14th out of 232 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 25 years of available data.
Tuberculosis incidence (per 100,000 population) in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 762 | — |
| 2001 | 867 | +13.8% |
| 2002 | 971 | +12.0% |
| 2003 | 1,070 | +10.2% |
| 2004 | 1,150 | +7.5% |
| 2005 | 1,210 | +5.2% |
| 2006 | 1,250 | +3.3% |
| 2007 | 1,270 | +1.6% |
| 2008 | 1,270 | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 1,260 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 1,230 | -2.4% |
| 2011 | 1,200 | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 1,160 | -3.3% |
| 2013 | 1,110 | -4.3% |
| 2014 | 1,070 | -3.6% |
| 2015 | 988 | -7.7% |
| 2016 | 805 | -18.5% |
| 2017 | 738 | -8.3% |
| 2018 | 677 | -8.3% |
| 2019 | 615 | -9.2% |
| 2020 | 562 | -8.6% |
| 2021 | 513 | -8.7% |
| 2022 | 468 | -8.8% |
| 2023 | 427 | -8.8% |
| 2024 | 389 | -8.9% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 389 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 45, 8.6× the median. (55 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 389 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 143, 2.7× the median. (45 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 1,108 | 762 | 1,270 | 10 |
| 2010s | 959.3 | 615 | 1,230 | 10 |
| 2020s | 471.8 | 389 | 562 | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 11 Namibia 422 compare
- 12 Central African Republic 419 compare
- 13 Marshall Islands 411 compare
- 15 Indonesia 382 compare
- 16 Democratic Republic of the Congo 377 compare
- 17 Angola 373 compare
More health data for South Africa
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1386 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,152 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,333 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.5504 % 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 0.045 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.0003 % 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 South Africa?
- Tuberculosis incidence in South Africa was 389 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest tuberculosis incidence recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 1,270 in 2007.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis incidence recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 389 in 2024.
- How does South Africa rank for tuberculosis incidence?
- South Africa ranks 14th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tuberculosis incidence rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 63.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this South Africa 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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