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.
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 |
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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.