Annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people in Zambia
Zambia: Annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people was 0.33 cases per million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people in Zambia, 1984–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in cases per million.
Analysis
In 2024, annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people in Zambia stood at 0.33 cases per million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 135.7% on the previous year and down 76.4% over five years.
Over the whole period, annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people in Zambia peaked at 55.54 cases per million in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0 cases per million, in 2007.
Zambia ranks 37th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people in Zambia, year by year
| Year | cases per million | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 22.34 cases per million | — |
| 1986 | 55.54 cases per million | +148.6% |
| 1987 | 37.55 cases per million | -32.4% |
| 1988 | 26.52 cases per million | -29.4% |
| 1990 | 7.32 cases per million | -72.4% |
| 1991 | 0.75 cases per million | -89.8% |
| 1992 | 0.61 cases per million | -18.7% |
| 1993 | 3.46 cases per million | +467.2% |
| 1994 | 2.45 cases per million | -29.2% |
| 1995 | 2.73 cases per million | +11.4% |
| 1996 | 1.67 cases per million | -38.8% |
| 1997 | 3.68 cases per million | +120.4% |
| 1999 | 16.53 cases per million | +349.2% |
| 2000 | 12.98 cases per million | -21.5% |
| 2001 | 3.78 cases per million | -70.9% |
| 2002 | 9.58 cases per million | +153.4% |
| 2003 | 3.73 cases per million | -61.1% |
| 2004 | 2.91 cases per million | -22.0% |
| 2005 | 2.47 cases per million | -15.1% |
| 2006 | 3.05 cases per million | +23.5% |
| 2007 | 0 cases per million | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 1 cases per million | — |
| 2009 | 0 cases per million | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0 cases per million | — |
| 2011 | 0 cases per million | — |
| 2012 | 0 cases per million | — |
| 2013 | 0 cases per million | — |
| 2015 | 0 cases per million | — |
| 2016 | 0 cases per million | — |
| 2017 | 1.49 cases per million | — |
| 2018 | 3.95 cases per million | +165.1% |
| 2019 | 1.4 cases per million | -64.6% |
| 2020 | 1.36 cases per million | -2.9% |
| 2022 | 2.48 cases per million | +82.4% |
| 2023 | 0.14 cases per million | -94.4% |
| 2024 | 0.33 cases per million | +135.7% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 0.33 cases per million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.12 cases per million, 2.8× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 0.33 cases per million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.415 cases per million, 80% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people in Zambia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | +467.2% | 0.61 cases per million | 3.46 cases per million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 35.49 cases per million | 22.34 cases per million | 55.54 cases per million | 4 |
| 1990s | 4.36 cases per million | 0.61 cases per million | 16.53 cases per million | 9 |
| 2000s | 3.95 cases per million | 0 cases per million | 12.98 cases per million | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.76 cases per million | 0 cases per million | 3.95 cases per million | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.08 cases per million | 0.14 cases per million | 2.48 cases per million | 4 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
More reference data data for Zambia
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2025)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 40.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 2010 = 100 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people in Zambia?
- Annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people in Zambia was 0.33 cases per million in 2024, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 55.54 cases per million in 1986.
- What is the lowest annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 cases per million in 2007.
- How does Zambia rank for annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people?
- Zambia ranks 37th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026); Population based on various sources (2024) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Confirmed neonatal tetanus cases per million.