Global tuberculosis report 2026

Overview

The WHO Global tuberculosis report 2026 provides a comprehensive assessment of the tuberculosis (TB) epidemic and progress in prevention, diagnosis and treatment at global, regional and country levels, in the context of international commitments and targets. Based primarily on data reported to WHO by 187 countries and areas representing more than 99% of the world’s population and TB cases, the report presents updated estimates of disease burden and trends in the global TB response.

In 2025, an estimated 10.6 million people developed TB and 1.13 million died from the disease. Although TB incidence and mortality declined, progress remained substantially below the milestones of the WHO End TB Strategy. The report highlights persistent gaps in diagnosis, treatment, prevention and financing, emphasizing the need for sustained investment and strengthened health services. Estimates of TB disease burden should be interpreted using the latest published time series, as direct comparisons with estimates from previous editions are not appropriate.

Global TB reports from previous years can be found here.