New neonatal tetanus cases per million in Kenya
Kenya: New neonatal tetanus cases per million was 16.98 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
New neonatal tetanus cases per million in Kenya, 1982–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, new neonatal tetanus cases per million in Kenya stood at 16.98.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 3,165.4% on the previous year and up 2,076.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, new neonatal tetanus cases per million in Kenya peaked at 70.42 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2020.
That places Kenya 1st out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
New neonatal tetanus cases per million in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 28.88 | — |
| 1985 | 0.89 | -96.9% |
| 1986 | 1.16 | +30.3% |
| 1990 | 70.42 | +5970.7% |
| 1993 | 0.32 | -99.5% |
| 1994 | 1.93 | +503.1% |
| 1995 | 1.13 | -41.5% |
| 1996 | 0.84 | -25.7% |
| 1997 | 0.96 | +14.3% |
| 1998 | 2.46 | +156.2% |
| 1999 | 8.71 | +254.1% |
| 2000 | 41.71 | +378.9% |
| 2001 | 4.17 | -90.0% |
| 2002 | 2.91 | -30.2% |
| 2003 | 1.22 | -58.1% |
| 2004 | 2.25 | +84.4% |
| 2005 | 1.56 | -30.7% |
| 2006 | 1.03 | -34.0% |
| 2007 | 1.37 | +33.0% |
| 2008 | 0.77 | -43.8% |
| 2009 | 0.22 | -71.4% |
| 2010 | 0.17 | -22.7% |
| 2012 | 0.05 | -70.6% |
| 2013 | 0.02 | -60.0% |
| 2014 | 0.78 | +3800.0% |
| 2015 | 0.68 | -12.8% |
| 2016 | 6.59 | +869.1% |
| 2020 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0.52 | — |
| 2024 | 16.98 | +3165.4% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 16.98 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.12, 141.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 16.98 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.415, 40.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where New neonatal tetanus cases per million in Kenya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | +5970.7% | 1.16 | 70.42 |
| 2014 | +3800.0% | 0.02 | 0.78 |
| 2024 | +3165.4% | 0.52 | 16.98 |
| 2016 | +869.1% | 0.68 | 6.59 |
| 1994 | +503.1% | 0.32 | 1.93 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10.31 | 0.89 | 28.88 | 3 |
| 1990s | 10.85 | 0.32 | 70.42 | 8 |
| 2000s | 5.72 | 0.22 | 41.71 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.38 | 0.02 | 6.59 | 6 |
| 2020s | 4.38 | 0 | 16.98 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More reference data data for Kenya
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.5379 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 12.22 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.377 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 14.55 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 58.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 68.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.05 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new neonatal tetanus cases per million in Kenya?
- New neonatal tetanus cases per million in Kenya was 16.98 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest new neonatal tetanus cases per million recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 70.42 in 1990.
- What is the lowest new neonatal tetanus cases per million recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2020.
- How does Kenya rank for new neonatal tetanus cases per million?
- Kenya ranks 1st out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is new neonatal tetanus cases per million rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,076.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of New neonatal tetanus cases per million. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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