South Africa: Tuberculosis

The latest value from 2024 is 389 cases per 100,000 people, a decline from 427 cases per 100,000 people in 2023. In comparison, the world average is 98.83 cases per 100,000 people, based on data from 192 countries. Historically, the average for South Africa from 2000 to 2024 is 921.28 cases per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 389 cases per 100,000 people, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 1270 cases per 100,000 people was recorded in 2007. See the global rankings or world map for that indicator or use the country comparator to compare trends over time.

Definition: Incidence of tuberculosis is the estimated number of new and relapse tuberculosis cases arising in a given year, expressed as the rate per 100,000 population. All forms of TB are included, including cases in people living with HIV. Estimates for all years are recalculated as new information becomes available and techniques are refined, so they may differ from those published previously.