Global human tuberculosis vaccine market is estimated to be valued at USD 68.1 Mn in 2025 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 6.0% during the forecast period (2025-2032). Tuberculosis remains one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide, despite being a curable and preventable disease. Currently, the only widely used TB vaccine is the Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine, which provides limited protection and is only recommended for children. There is an urgent need for new, effective vaccines to control the global TB burden. Several candidate vaccines are in clinical trials, targeting different stages of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis lifecycle. Vaccines that provide lasting protection against pulmonary TB disease and transmission could be a game changer in the effort to eliminate this ancient pathogen.
Market Dynamics:
The global human tuberculosis vaccine market is primarily driven by the persistent burden of TB disease worldwide. On October 29, 2025, according to the WHO, a total of 1.25 million people died from tuberculosis (TB) in 2025. Worldwide, TB has probably returned to being the world's leading cause of death from a single infectious agent, following three years in which it was replaced by coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The need for improved diagnostics and vaccines has spurred heavy investments from global health organizations into TB vaccine R&D. Over 15 vaccine candidates are currently in clinical trials of different phases. However, high development costs and regulatory hurdles pose challenges. Scientists are exploring new technologies like mRNA platforms to improve the efficacy, safety, and ease of manufacture of tuberculosis vaccines. Asia Pacific is the largest market due to high TB prevalence in countries like India and China. Developing an effective vaccine could potentially curb disease transmission and generate substantial savings for overburdened healthcare systems.
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