Tuberculosis prevalence rate in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria: Tuberculosis prevalence rate was 293.18 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 2011. ▼ Falling
Tuberculosis prevalence rate in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, 1990–2011
Source: World Health Organization, Global Tuberculosis Control Report. Measured in per 1000,000 population, WHO.
Analysis
In 2011, tuberculosis prevalence rate in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria stood at 293.18 per 1000,000 population, WHO. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 0.7% on the previous year and down 22.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis prevalence rate in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria peaked at 413.03 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 1993 and was at its lowest, 293.18 per 1000,000 population, WHO, in 2011.
The long-run direction has been consistently falling across the 22 years of available data.
Tuberculosis prevalence rate in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria, year by year
| Year | per 1000,000 population, WHO | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 410.69 per 1000,000 population, WHO | — |
| 1991 | 411.54 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +0.2% |
| 1992 | 411.59 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +0.0% |
| 1993 | 413.03 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 411.5 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -0.4% |
| 1995 | 408.99 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -0.6% |
| 1996 | 407.53 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -0.4% |
| 1997 | 404.36 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -0.8% |
| 1998 | 400.77 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -0.9% |
| 1999 | 394.81 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -1.5% |
| 2000 | 387.47 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -1.9% |
| 2001 | 377.8 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -2.5% |
| 2002 | 369.67 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -2.2% |
| 2003 | 359.14 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -2.8% |
| 2004 | 348.56 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -2.9% |
| 2005 | 337.15 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -3.3% |
| 2006 | 324 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -3.9% |
| 2007 | 320.2 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -1.2% |
| 2008 | 313.14 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -2.2% |
| 2009 | 298.63 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -4.6% |
| 2010 | 295.17 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -1.2% |
| 2011 | 293.18 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -0.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 407.48 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 394.81 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 413.03 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 10 |
| 2000s | 343.58 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 298.63 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 387.47 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 10 |
| 2010s | 294.17 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 293.18 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 295.17 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
- 1 Sierra Leone 1,372 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
- 2 Eswatini 854 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
- 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
More health data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria
- Population 0-24 63.6% (2011)
- Prevalence of undernourishment 218 population (2011)
- Reported clinical malaria cases 20.67 million total (2011)
- Private prepaid plans 5.1% (2011)
- Health expenditure, private 54.9% (2011)
- Health expenditure 36.06 billion current US$ (2011)
- People living with HIV/AIDS, total 14.96 million high estimate (2009)
- People living with HIV/AIDS, total 11.91 million low estimate (2009)
- People living with HIV/AIDS, total 12.98 million (2009)
- Orphans 0-17 years currently living 11.71 million high estimate (2009)
All data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria →
Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis prevalence rate in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Tuberculosis prevalence rate in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria was 293.18 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 Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 413.03 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 1993.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis prevalence rate recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 293.18 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 2011.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria rank for tuberculosis prevalence rate?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria ranks 3rd out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is tuberculosis prevalence rate rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa and Nigeria 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.