New neonatal tetanus cases per million in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: New neonatal tetanus cases per million was 0.12 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
New neonatal tetanus cases per million in Zimbabwe, 1978–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for new neonatal tetanus cases per million in Zimbabwe is 0.12, measured in 2024.
Over the whole period, new neonatal tetanus cases per million in Zimbabwe peaked at 54.9 in 1982 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2014.
That places Zimbabwe 48th 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.
New neonatal tetanus cases per million in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 27.51 | — |
| 1979 | 24.22 | -12.0% |
| 1980 | 19.03 | -21.4% |
| 1981 | 15.74 | -17.3% |
| 1982 | 54.9 | +248.8% |
| 1983 | 10.5 | -80.9% |
| 1984 | 29.2 | +178.1% |
| 1985 | 25.1 | -14.0% |
| 1986 | 39.85 | +58.8% |
| 1987 | 7.22 | -81.9% |
| 1988 | 2.19 | -69.7% |
| 1989 | 5.88 | +168.5% |
| 1990 | 1.58 | -73.1% |
| 1991 | 2.69 | +70.3% |
| 1992 | 2.15 | -20.1% |
| 1993 | 1.1 | -48.8% |
| 1994 | 2.21 | +100.9% |
| 1995 | 1.64 | -25.8% |
| 1996 | 0.45 | -72.6% |
| 1997 | 1.06 | +135.6% |
| 1998 | 0.6 | -43.4% |
| 1999 | 1.02 | +70.0% |
| 2000 | 1.35 | +32.4% |
| 2001 | 1.09 | -19.3% |
| 2002 | 0.74 | -32.1% |
| 2003 | 0.33 | -55.4% |
| 2004 | 0.49 | +48.5% |
| 2005 | 0.4 | -18.4% |
| 2006 | 0.16 | -60.0% |
| 2007 | 0.39 | +143.8% |
| 2008 | 0.08 | -79.5% |
| 2009 | 0.3 | +275.0% |
| 2010 | 0.07 | -76.7% |
| 2011 | 0.51 | +628.6% |
| 2012 | 0.43 | -15.7% |
| 2013 | 0.29 | -32.6% |
| 2014 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0.28 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 0.2 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0.06 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 0.12 | — |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 0.12 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.12, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 0.12 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.415, 29% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where New neonatal tetanus cases per million in Zimbabwe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +628.6% | 0.07 | 0.51 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 25.87 | 24.22 | 27.51 | 2 |
| 1980s | 20.96 | 2.19 | 54.9 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.45 | 0.45 | 2.69 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.533 | 0.08 | 1.35 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.178 | 0 | 0.51 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.036 | 0 | 0.12 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
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More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.1903 (2026)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.2726 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies 0.8086 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies -0.5886 (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 58,959 (2026)
- Urban area long term, annual growth rate 1.8 % change on previous year (2025)
- Urban area long term, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Urban area long term, per capita 0.0002 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is new neonatal tetanus cases per million in Zimbabwe?
- New neonatal tetanus cases per million in Zimbabwe was 0.12 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest new neonatal tetanus cases per million recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 54.9 in 1982.
- What is the lowest new neonatal tetanus cases per million recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2014.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for new neonatal tetanus cases per million?
- Zimbabwe ranks 48th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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