The number of new bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis cases in Canada is expected to slightly increase each year, from 1.11 thousand in 2024 to 1.15 thousand in 2028. This reflects an average annual increase of approximately 0.90%. In 2023, the reported cases were 1.10 thousand, indicating a consistent but slow upward trend in the forthcoming years.
Future trends to watch for include potential impacts of public health interventions, immigration policies, and changes in social determinants of health which could affect TB transmission rates. Monitoring these factors will be crucial for controlling and eventually reducing tuberculosis cases in Canada.
