Tuberculosis prevalence rate in North Africa
North Africa: Tuberculosis prevalence rate was 77.56 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 2011. ▼ Falling
Tuberculosis prevalence rate in North Africa, 1990–2011
Source: World Health Organization, Global Tuberculosis Control Report. Measured in per 1000,000 population, WHO.
Analysis
North Africa recorded 77.56 per 1000,000 population, WHO for tuberculosis prevalence rate in 2011.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 0.3% on the previous year and down 5.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis prevalence rate in North Africa peaked at 114.71 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 1990 and was at its lowest, 74.37 per 1000,000 population, WHO, in 2008.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Tuberculosis prevalence rate in North Africa, year by year
| Year | per 1000,000 population, WHO | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 114.71 per 1000,000 population, WHO | — |
| 1991 | 110.54 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -3.6% |
| 1992 | 107.5 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -2.8% |
| 1993 | 109.16 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +1.5% |
| 1994 | 105.65 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -3.2% |
| 1995 | 102.34 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -3.1% |
| 1996 | 100.86 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -1.4% |
| 1997 | 95.97 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -4.8% |
| 1998 | 87.85 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -8.5% |
| 1999 | 84.87 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -3.4% |
| 2000 | 85.67 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +1.0% |
| 2001 | 82.09 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -4.2% |
| 2002 | 81.33 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -0.9% |
| 2003 | 81.14 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -0.2% |
| 2004 | 78.5 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -3.3% |
| 2005 | 80.24 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +2.2% |
| 2006 | 78.08 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -2.7% |
| 2007 | 77.16 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 74.37 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -3.6% |
| 2009 | 76.64 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +3.0% |
| 2010 | 77.35 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +0.9% |
| 2011 | 77.56 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +0.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 101.94 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 84.87 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 114.71 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 10 |
| 2000s | 79.52 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 74.37 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 85.67 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 10 |
| 2010s | 77.46 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 77.35 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 77.56 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 2 |
Countries ranked near North Africa
- 3 Djibouti 840 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
- 4 South Africa 768 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
- 5 Namibia 729 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
- 6 Mauritania 686 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
- 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
More health data for North Africa
- Population 0-24 48.5% (2011)
- Prevalence of undernourishment 4 population (2011)
- Reported clinical malaria cases 5 total (2011)
- Private prepaid plans 5.9% (2011)
- Health expenditure, private 48.5% (2011)
- Health expenditure 31.28 billion current US$ (2011)
- Social Security expenditure on health 26.9% (2011)
- People living with HIV/AIDS, total 96,300 high estimate (2009)
- People living with HIV/AIDS, total 52,200 low estimate (2009)
- People living with HIV/AIDS, total 71,400 (2009)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis prevalence rate in North Africa?
- Tuberculosis prevalence rate in North Africa was 77.56 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 North Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 114.71 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 1990.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis prevalence rate recorded in North Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 74.37 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 2008.
- How does North Africa rank for tuberculosis prevalence rate?
- North Africa ranks 6th out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is tuberculosis prevalence rate rising or falling in North Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 5.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this North Africa 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.