Abstract: Objective To evaluate the implementation effect of Tai’an tuberculosis (TB) control programme during 2001—2010, and to summarize the experience, analyze the existing problems and the inadequacies, and to provide the scientific evidence and support for sustainable development of TB control and prevention in Tai’an city. Methods According to the implementation plan of final assessment of the national TB control programme (2001—2010), the data of evaluation of TB control programme implementation and evaluation reports, and the routine surveillance data and information from TB management information system of Tai’an and its 6 counties during 2001—2010 were collected. EpiData 3.1 and Excel 2003 were used for data cleaning and analysis. Results During 2001—2010, the DOTS coverage rate reached 100.00% (6/6). The total funds for TB prevention and control was 15 167 900 Yuan. 111 690 patients with suspicious symptoms of TB sought health care, among whom 23 335 active pulmonary TB cases were detected, and the average annual notification rate was 42.41/100 000 (23 335/55 021 500). The re-ferral arrival rate was 38.11% (2735/7177), and the tracing arrival rate was 80.12% (3559/4442) and the overall arrival rate was 88.10% (6323/7177). The cure rate of new smear positive TB patients was 94.30% (12 734/13 504), and that of retreated smear positive TB cases was 90.38% (2752/3045), and the overall cure rate was 93.58% (15 486/16 549). 21 893 active pulmonary TB cases were treated successfully, which avoided 104 449 people from TB infection, avoided 10 445 people from TB, and 5689 people from death. 7.1157 million Yuan was saved on medical care, and 1.921 billion Yuan of social economic loss was saved. Conclusion The implementation of tuberculosis control programme in Tai’an during 2001—2010 has achieved remarkable results.