Countries with the Highest Tuberculosis Rate (2024)
Source: World Bank·25 countries·Updated 2024
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Kiribati leads with tuberculosis incidence (per 100,000) of 945.
Papua New Guinea ranks #2 at 664.
Philippines ranks #3 at 625.
Lesotho ranks #4 at 548.
Timor-Leste ranks #5 at 496.
Top 25 Countries by Tuberculosis Incidence (per 100,000)
| # | Country | Tuberculosis Incidence (per 100,000) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kiribati | 945 | 2024 |
| 2 |  Papua New Guinea | 664 | 2024 |
| 3 |  Philippines | 625 | 2024 |
| 4 |  Lesotho | 548 | 2024 |
| 5 |  Timor-Leste | 496 | 2024 |
| 6 |  Djibouti | 495 | 2024 |
| 7 |  Myanmar | 482 | 2024 |
| 8 |  Mongolia | 446 | 2024 |
| 9 |  Namibia | 422 | 2024 |
| 10 |  Central African Republic | 419 | 2024 |
| 11 |  Marshall Islands | 411 | 2024 |
| 12 |  South Africa | 389 | 2024 |
| 13 |  Indonesia | 382 | 2024 |
| 14 |  Congo, Dem. Rep. | 377 | 2024 |
| 15 |  Angola | 373 | 2024 |
| 16 |  Sierra Leone | 372 | 2024 |
| 17 |  Gabon | 371 | 2024 |
| 18 |  Mozambique | 361 | 2024 |
| 19 |  South Sudan | 320 | 2024 |
| 20 |  Eswatini | 319 | 2024 |
| 21 |  Congo, Rep. | 302 | 2024 |
| 22 |  Zambia | 272 | 2024 |
| 23 |  Cambodia | 272 | 2024 |
| 24 |  Pakistan | 266 | 2024 |
| 25 |  Micronesia, Fed. Sts. | 264 | 2024 |
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FAQ
What is the highest tuberculosis incidence (per 100,000) in 2024?
Kiribati has the highest tuberculosis incidence (per 100,000) at 945 in 2024.
How many countries are included in this ranking?
This article features the top 25 countries out of 208 with available data. Full rankings available on the indicator page.
Where does this data come from?
Data is sourced from the World Bank. It is updated regularly as new releases become available.