In 2023, Italy had approximately 3.6 thousand prevalent tuberculosis cases. Forecasts indicate a declining trend in the number of cases, with values dropping to 3.48 thousand in 2024 and further decreasing yearly to reach 3.12 thousand by 2028. The year-on-year percentage decrease from 2024 to 2025 is about 2.58%, while 2025 to 2026 shows a 2.65% decrease. From 2023 to 2028, the average annual decline is represented by a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 2.75%.

Future trends to watch for:

Efforts to strengthen public health interventions and surveillance programs to further reduce TB cases.
The potential impact of new healthcare policies or treatment methodologies on TB prevalence.
The role of global travel and migration patterns affecting TB transmission rates.