Tuberculosis incidence (per 100,000 population) in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Tuberculosis incidence (per 100,000 population) was 0.63 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Tuberculosis incidence in United Arab Emirates, 2000–2024
Source: United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
Analysis
The most recent figure for tuberculosis incidence in United Arab Emirates is 0.63, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 25 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 17.1% on the previous year and down 42.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis incidence in United Arab Emirates peaked at 8.1 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0.63, in 2024.
United Arab Emirates ranks 224th of 232 countries on this measure, 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 United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8.1 | — |
| 2001 | 4.6 | -43.2% |
| 2002 | 4.9 | +6.5% |
| 2003 | 5.7 | +16.3% |
| 2004 | 4 | -29.8% |
| 2005 | 4.1 | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 3.3 | -19.5% |
| 2007 | 3.1 | -6.1% |
| 2008 | 2.6 | -16.1% |
| 2009 | 3 | +15.4% |
| 2010 | 3.2 | +6.7% |
| 2011 | 2.4 | -25.0% |
| 2012 | 1.7 | -29.2% |
| 2013 | 1.6 | -5.9% |
| 2014 | 1.1 | -31.2% |
| 2015 | 1 | -9.1% |
| 2016 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2017 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 1.2 | +20.0% |
| 2019 | 1.2 | +0.0% |
| 2020 | 0.85 | -29.2% |
| 2021 | 0.82 | -3.5% |
| 2022 | 0.77 | -6.1% |
| 2023 | 0.76 | -1.3% |
| 2024 | 0.63 | -17.1% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 0.63 is below the median for high income countries, which is 7.85, 8% of the median. (76 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 0.63 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 21, 3% of the median. (21 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 4.34 | 2.6 | 8.1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.54 | 1 | 3.2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.766 | 0.63 | 0.85 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 222 Barbados 1 compare
- 223 Monaco 0.82 compare
- 225 Saint Lucia 0.56 compare
- 226 Puerto Rico 0.55 compare
- 227 State of Palestine 0.29 compare
More health data for United Arab Emirates
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.3472 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 308.9 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 287 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 6.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0264 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 3.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis incidence in United Arab Emirates?
- Tuberculosis incidence in United Arab Emirates was 0.63 in 2024, according to United Nations Statistics Division, SDG Global Database.
- What is the highest tuberculosis incidence recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 8.1 in 2000.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis incidence recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.63 in 2024.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for tuberculosis incidence?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 224th out of 232 countries with data for 2024.
- Is tuberculosis incidence rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is down 42.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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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