Comparative Time Series Forecasting of Tuberculosis Cases in Bosaso, Somalia (1996–2024): Evidence from 16 Single and Hybrid Models

Title:
Dataset for Time Series Analysis and Forecasting of Tuberculosis Cases in Bosaso, Somalia (1996–2024)

Description:
This dataset contains annual records of tuberculosis (TB) cases reported in Bosaso, Somalia, covering the period from 1996 to 2024. The data were collected from official health records and compiled for the purpose of time series analysis and forecasting.

The dataset includes one main variable representing the annual number of reported TB cases. It was used to perform descriptive statistical analysis, stationarity testing, model fitting, and forecasting using several time series models, including ARIMA, ETS, TBATS, Theta, NNAR, and ARFIMA, as well as hybrid model combinations.

The dataset supports the findings presented in the study titled “Time Series Analysis and Forecasting of Tuberculosis Cases in Bosaso, Somalia (1996–2024)”. All values used in statistical analysis, model development, and figure generation are included.

This dataset is provided for research and academic purposes and can be reused for replication, validation, or further studies in epidemiology and time series forecasting.