In 1999, a total of 1,988 (5.1 per 100,000) acute and chronic hepatitis C cases were noted. HCV and HBV coinfections accounted for 7.6% reported cases. Incidence in urban areas (6.9 per 100,000) was 200% those in rural areas (2.3 per 100,000). Incidence among men (6.0 per 100,000) was 40% those among women (4.3 per 100,000). The most predominant groups were age 40-44 (235 cases, 11.8%) and 65-74 (229 cases, 11.5%). Presented data should be taken cautiously because of development of diagnosis and reporting.