Tuberculosis prevalence rate (per 1000,000 population, WHO) in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Tuberculosis prevalence rate (per 1000,000 population, WHO) was 510 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 2011. ▼ Falling
Tuberculosis prevalence rate in Central African Republic, 1990–2011
Source: World Health Organization, Global Tuberculosis Control Report. Measured in per 1000,000 population, WHO.
Analysis
In 2011, tuberculosis prevalence rate in Central African Republic stood at 510 per 1000,000 population, WHO. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
That represents a change of down 7.8% on the previous year and down 56.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis prevalence rate in Central African Republic peaked at 1,359 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 1996 and was at its lowest, 510 per 1000,000 population, WHO, in 2011.
Central African Republic ranks 10th of 53 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Tuberculosis prevalence rate (per 1000,000 population, WHO) in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | per 1000,000 population, WHO | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1,024 per 1000,000 population, WHO | — |
| 1991 | 1,086 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +6.1% |
| 1992 | 1,156 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +6.4% |
| 1993 | 1,223 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +5.8% |
| 1994 | 1,284 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +5.0% |
| 1995 | 1,328 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +3.4% |
| 1996 | 1,359 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +2.3% |
| 1997 | 1,351 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 1,328 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -1.7% |
| 1999 | 1,277 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -3.8% |
| 2000 | 1,225 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -4.1% |
| 2001 | 1,158 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -5.5% |
| 2002 | 1,086 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -6.2% |
| 2003 | 1,017 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -6.4% |
| 2004 | 939 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -7.7% |
| 2005 | 859 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -8.5% |
| 2006 | 784 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -8.7% |
| 2007 | 715 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -8.8% |
| 2008 | 650 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -9.1% |
| 2009 | 601 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -7.5% |
| 2010 | 553 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -8.0% |
| 2011 | 510 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -7.8% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 510 per 1000,000 population, WHO is above the median for low income countries, which is 219 per 1000,000 population, WHO, 2.3× the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 510 per 1000,000 population, WHO is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 250 per 1000,000 population, WHO, 2.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,242 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 1,024 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 1,359 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 10 |
| 2000s | 903.4 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 601 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 1,225 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 10 |
| 2010s | 531.5 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 510 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 553 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 2 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 7 Zimbabwe 547 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
- 8 Somalia 523 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
- 9 Democratic Republic of Congo 512 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
- 11 Gabon 505 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
- 12 Mozambique 490 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
- 13 Congo 473 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
More health data for Central African Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 5,728 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 4.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0934 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 4.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0949 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis prevalence rate in Central African Republic?
- Tuberculosis prevalence rate in Central African Republic was 510 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 2011, according to World Health Organization, Global Tuberculosis Control Report.
- What is the highest tuberculosis prevalence rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 1,359 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 1996.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis prevalence rate recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 510 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 2011.
- How does Central African Republic rank for tuberculosis prevalence rate?
- Central African Republic ranks 10th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is tuberculosis prevalence rate rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is down 56.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Tuberculosis Control Report, published as part of Tuberculosis prevalence rate (per 1000,000 population, WHO). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The number of cases of tuberculosis (all forms) in a population at a given point in time (the middle of the calendar year), expressed as the rate per 100 000 population. It is sometimes referred to as "point prevalence". Estimates include cases of TB in people with HIV. Published values are rounded to three significant figures. Uncertainty bounds are provided in addition to best estimates.