In 2023, the number of new clinically diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis cases in India was approximately 760,000. The forecast for 2024 is 802.08 thousand cases, showing an increase of 5.5% from the previous year. Year-on-year growth rates for the following years are approximately 5.5% from 2024 to 2025, 5.2% from 2025 to 2026, 4.9% from 2026 to 2027, and 4.6% from 2027 to 2028. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028 is around 5.1%.

Future trends to watch for include:

Implementation and effectiveness of India's National Tuberculosis Elimination Program and its impact on diagnostic rates.
Trends in healthcare infrastructure improvements and their influence on tuberculosis control.
Potential impacts of social determinants and population health initiatives on tuberculosis incidence.