New neonatal tetanus cases per million in South Africa

South Africa: New neonatal tetanus cases per million was 0.09 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
0.09
Change on year
up 200.0%
World rank
51st
of 210 countries
All-time high
8.41
in 1975
All-time low
0
in 2013
Years of data
48
1974–2024

New neonatal tetanus cases per million in South Africa, 1974–2024

02468197419992024

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for new neonatal tetanus cases per million in South Africa is 0.09, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 200.0% on the previous year and up 125.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, new neonatal tetanus cases per million in South Africa peaked at 8.41 in 1975 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2013.

That places South Africa 51st out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 6.21 3.43 8.41 6
1980s 4.16 1.79 7.01 10
1990s 0.473 0.04 1.42 10
2000s 0.129 0.02 0.23 10
2010s 0.0229 0 0.06 7
2020s 0.034 0 0.09 5

Countries ranked near South Africa

  1. 48 Saudi Arabia 0.12 compare
  2. 48 Zimbabwe 0.12 compare
  3. 50 Switzerland 0.11 compare
  4. 52 Morocco 0.08 compare
  5. 53 India 0.05 compare
  6. 54 Syrian Arab Republic 0.04 compare
  7. 54 Venezuela, RB 0.04 compare

See the full ranking of 210 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is new neonatal tetanus cases per million in South Africa?
New neonatal tetanus cases per million in South Africa was 0.09 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest new neonatal tetanus cases per million recorded in South Africa?
The highest recorded value was 8.41 in 1975.
What is the lowest new neonatal tetanus cases per million recorded in South Africa?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2013.
How does South Africa rank for new neonatal tetanus cases per million?
South Africa ranks 51st out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is new neonatal tetanus cases per million rising or falling in South Africa?
Over the last ten years it is up 125.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa 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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About this data

Indicator
New neonatal tetanus cases per million
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
210 places, 7,819 data points, 1974–2024
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