Tuberculosis prevalence rate in Sao Tome and Principe
Sao Tome and Principe: Tuberculosis prevalence rate was 151 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 2011. ▼ Falling
Tuberculosis prevalence rate in Sao Tome and Principe, 1990–2011
Source: World Health Organization, Global Tuberculosis Control Report. Measured in per 1000,000 population, WHO.
Analysis
In 2011, tuberculosis prevalence rate in Sao Tome and Principe stood at 151 per 1000,000 population, WHO.
The figure is up 7.9% on the previous year and up 19.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis prevalence rate in Sao Tome and Principe peaked at 243 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 1990 and was at its lowest, 106 per 1000,000 population, WHO, in 2006.
Sao Tome and Principe ranks 38th of 53 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Tuberculosis prevalence rate in Sao Tome and Principe, year by year
| Year | per 1000,000 population, WHO | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 243 per 1000,000 population, WHO | — |
| 1991 | 240 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -1.2% |
| 1992 | 237 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -1.2% |
| 1993 | 234 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -1.3% |
| 1994 | 230 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -1.7% |
| 1995 | 223 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -3.0% |
| 1996 | 220 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 215 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -2.3% |
| 1998 | 203 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -5.6% |
| 1999 | 176 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -13.3% |
| 2000 | 148 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -15.9% |
| 2001 | 126 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -14.9% |
| 2002 | 122 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -3.2% |
| 2003 | 135 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +10.7% |
| 2004 | 123 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -8.9% |
| 2005 | 119 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 106 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -10.9% |
| 2007 | 116 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +9.4% |
| 2008 | 126 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +8.6% |
| 2009 | 131 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +4.0% |
| 2010 | 140 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +6.9% |
| 2011 | 151 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +7.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 222.1 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 176 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 243 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 10 |
| 2000s | 125.2 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 106 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 148 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 10 |
| 2010s | 145.5 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 140 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 151 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sao Tome and Principe
- 35 Nigeria 171 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
- 36 Niger 166 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
- 37 Malawi 164 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
- 38 Eritrea 151 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
- 40 Algeria 139 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
- 41 Morocco 131 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
More health data for Sao Tome and Principe
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -6.25 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 793.5 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 15 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 40-44, male, annual growth rate 1.2 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 40-44, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 40-44, male, per capita 0.0273 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 45-49, female, annual growth rate 4.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 45-49, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 45-49, female, per capita 0.0229 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis prevalence rate in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Tuberculosis prevalence rate in Sao Tome and Principe was 151 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 Sao Tome and Principe?
- The highest recorded value was 243 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 1990.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis prevalence rate recorded in Sao Tome and Principe?
- The lowest recorded value was 106 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 2006.
- How does Sao Tome and Principe rank for tuberculosis prevalence rate?
- Sao Tome and Principe ranks 38th out of 53 countries with data for 2011.
- Is tuberculosis prevalence rate rising or falling in Sao Tome and Principe?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sao Tome and Principe 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.