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Background: . It is still one of the major problems threatening public health worldwide. However, there are inadequate systematic studies and statistical assessments of tuberculosis prevalence, mainly in Ethiopia. Objective: This umbrella review aimed to determine the prevalence of tuberculosis across the country. Methods: value was ≥50%, significant heterogeneity was identified, and subgroup analysis was carried out. Results: This umbrella review includes 11 studies. In this review, the pooled prevalence of tuberculosis was 12.81% (95% confidence interval, 5.07-20.55). The subgroup analysis based on sample size and number of studies revealed significant variations in the pooled tuberculosis prevalence. Conclusion: This comprehensive study revealed that tuberculosis is widespread in Ethiopia. The observed increase in tuberculosis incidence emphasizes the important need for improved infection prevention and monitoring systems to reduce tuberculosis burden and transmission in Ethiopia. Furthermore, collaboration at the local, national, and international levels is required to address the factors that lead to tuberculosis and mitigate its impact on public health. Additionally, it provides crucial information to Ethiopian government officials and administrators.
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