Tuberculosis prevalence rate (per 1000,000 population, WHO) in Malawi
Malawi: Tuberculosis prevalence rate (per 1000,000 population, WHO) was 164 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 2011. ▼ Falling
Tuberculosis prevalence rate in Malawi, 1990–2011
Source: World Health Organization, Global Tuberculosis Control Report. Measured in per 1000,000 population, WHO.
Analysis
In 2011, tuberculosis prevalence rate in Malawi stood at 164 per 1000,000 population, WHO. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is down 8.9% on the previous year and down 43.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis prevalence rate in Malawi peaked at 399 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 1996 and was at its lowest, 164 per 1000,000 population, WHO, in 2011.
That places Malawi 37th out of 53 countries with data for 2011, putting it in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Tuberculosis prevalence rate (per 1000,000 population, WHO) in Malawi, year by year
| Year | per 1000,000 population, WHO | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 354 per 1000,000 population, WHO | — |
| 1991 | 370 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +4.5% |
| 1992 | 378 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +2.2% |
| 1993 | 385 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +1.9% |
| 1994 | 390 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +1.3% |
| 1995 | 395 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +1.3% |
| 1996 | 399 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +1.0% |
| 1997 | 397 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -0.5% |
| 1998 | 387 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -2.5% |
| 1999 | 374 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -3.4% |
| 2000 | 357 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -4.5% |
| 2001 | 289 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -19.0% |
| 2002 | 318 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +10.0% |
| 2003 | 301 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -5.3% |
| 2004 | 284 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -5.6% |
| 2005 | 268 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -5.6% |
| 2006 | 244 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -9.0% |
| 2007 | 230 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -5.7% |
| 2008 | 224 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -2.6% |
| 2009 | 195 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -12.9% |
| 2010 | 180 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -7.7% |
| 2011 | 164 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -8.9% |
Malawi compared with similar countries
- Malawi's 164 per 1000,000 population, WHO is below the median for low income countries, which is 219 per 1000,000 population, WHO, 75% of the median. (20 countries reporting)
- Malawi's 164 per 1000,000 population, WHO is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 250 per 1000,000 population, WHO, 66% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 382.9 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 354 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 399 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 10 |
| 2000s | 271 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 195 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 357 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 10 |
| 2010s | 172 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 164 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 180 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 2 |
Countries ranked near Malawi
- 34 Tanzania 177 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
- 35 Nigeria 171 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
- 36 Niger 166 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
- 38 Eritrea 151 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
- 38 Sao Tome and Principe 151 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
- 40 Algeria 139 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
More health data for Malawi
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.8368 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.9312 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 6,399 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0714 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0718 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis prevalence rate in Malawi?
- Tuberculosis prevalence rate in Malawi was 164 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 Malawi?
- The highest recorded value was 399 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 1996.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis prevalence rate recorded in Malawi?
- The lowest recorded value was 164 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 2011.
- How does Malawi rank for tuberculosis prevalence rate?
- Malawi ranks 37th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is tuberculosis prevalence rate rising or falling in Malawi?
- Over the last ten years it is down 43.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Malawi 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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About this data
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.