Tuberculosis prevalence rate in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa: Tuberculosis prevalence rate was 268.81 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 2011. ▼ Falling
Tuberculosis prevalence rate in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa, 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 stood at 268.81 per 1000,000 population, WHO. That is the lowest value across all 22 years on record.
The figure is down 2.7% on the previous year and down 26.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, tuberculosis prevalence rate in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa peaked at 387.03 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 1993 and was at its lowest, 268.81 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, year by year
| Year | per 1000,000 population, WHO | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 384.07 per 1000,000 population, WHO | — |
| 1991 | 386.48 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +0.6% |
| 1992 | 386 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -0.1% |
| 1993 | 387.03 per 1000,000 population, WHO | +0.3% |
| 1994 | 385.7 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -0.3% |
| 1995 | 383.99 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -0.4% |
| 1996 | 382.9 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 380.44 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -0.6% |
| 1998 | 378.84 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -0.4% |
| 1999 | 375.94 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -0.8% |
| 2000 | 371.11 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -1.3% |
| 2001 | 364.61 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -1.8% |
| 2002 | 358.52 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 349.31 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -2.6% |
| 2004 | 338.86 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -3.0% |
| 2005 | 328.33 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -3.1% |
| 2006 | 313.82 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -4.4% |
| 2007 | 306.39 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -2.4% |
| 2008 | 294.36 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -3.9% |
| 2009 | 277.75 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -5.6% |
| 2010 | 276.18 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 268.81 per 1000,000 population, WHO | -2.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 383.14 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 375.94 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 387.03 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 10 |
| 2000s | 330.31 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 277.75 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 371.11 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 10 |
| 2010s | 272.5 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 268.81 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 276.18 per 1000,000 population, WHO | 2 |
Countries ranked near Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
- 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
- 7 Zimbabwe 547 per 1000,000 population, WHO compare
More health data for Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa
- Population 0-24 63.3% (2011)
- Prevalence of undernourishment 232 population (2011)
- Reported clinical malaria cases 20.67 million total (2011)
- Private prepaid plans 4.4% (2011)
- Health expenditure, private 57.2% (2011)
- Health expenditure 49.07 billion current US$ (2011)
- People living with HIV/AIDS, total 18.56 million high estimate (2009)
- People living with HIV/AIDS, total 14.81 million low estimate (2009)
- People living with HIV/AIDS, total 16.28 million (2009)
- Orphans 0-17 years currently living 14.81 million high estimate (2009)
Frequently asked questions
- What is tuberculosis prevalence rate in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Tuberculosis prevalence rate in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa was 268.81 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?
- The highest recorded value was 387.03 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 1993.
- What is the lowest tuberculosis prevalence rate recorded in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 268.81 per 1000,000 population, WHO in 2011.
- How does Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa rank for tuberculosis prevalence rate?
- Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa ranks 4th out of 6 groups with data for 2011.
- Is tuberculosis prevalence rate rising or falling in Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is falling.
- Where does this Sub-Saharan Africa excluding South 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.