South Korea: Tuberculosis

The latest value from 2024 is 35 cases per 100,000 people, a decline from 38 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 Korea from 2000 to 2024 is 74.44 cases per 100,000 people. The minimum value, 35 cases per 100,000 people, was reached in 2024 while the maximum of 101 cases per 100,000 people was recorded in 2011. See the global rankings 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.