The global tuberculosis incidence varies significantly by country, with the highest rates reported in the Marshall Islands and the Philippines. Many countries, including South Africa and Namibia, have seen declines in TB incidence, while Kiribati and Tuvalu have experienced slight increases. Most countries are witnessing a downward trend due to improved healthcare measures, except for a few such as Nauru, which shows a notable increase, possibly linked to specific healthcare or socio-economic challenges.
Looking forward, it is crucial to monitor the impact of healthcare policies, socio-economic factors, and any emerging threats such as drug-resistant TB strains on these trends. Increased global surveillance and targeted interventions in high-incidence regions could drive future declines in TB incidence.
Top countries in Tuberculosis Incidence by Sex by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Cases) Per Hundred Thousand Persons Per Year | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Marshall Islands | 675 | 2023 | +3.37% | -5.96% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Philippines | 556 | 2023 | 0% | +0.072% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Lesotho | 539 | 2023 | -4.6% | -3.94% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Gabon | 513 | 2023 | -0.39% | -0.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 South Africa | 484 | 2023 | -6.74% | -6.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Kiribati | 412 | 2023 | -0.48% | +3.37% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Republic of the Congo | 369 | 2023 | -0.31% | -0.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Namibia | 367 | 2023 | -7.56% | -6.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Guinea-Bissau | 364 | 2023 | +0.28% | +0.17% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Mozambique | 364 | 2023 | +0.28% | +0.17% | View data |
