Annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people was 0.12 cases per million in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0.12 cases per million
World rank
48th
of 210 countries
All-time high
54.9 cases per million
in 1982
All-time low
0 cases per million
in 2014
Years of data
47
1978–2024
Annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people in Zimbabwe, 1978–2024
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
The most recent figure for annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people in Zimbabwe is 0.12 cases per million, measured in 2024.
Over the whole period, annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people in Zimbabwe peaked at 54.9 cases per million in 1982 and was at its lowest, 0 cases per million, 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.
Annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people in Zimbabwe, year by year
| Year | cases per million | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 27.51 cases per million | — |
| 1979 | 24.22 cases per million | -12.0% |
| 1980 | 19.03 cases per million | -21.4% |
| 1981 | 15.74 cases per million | -17.3% |
| 1982 | 54.9 cases per million | +248.8% |
| 1983 | 10.5 cases per million | -80.9% |
| 1984 | 29.2 cases per million | +178.1% |
| 1985 | 25.1 cases per million | -14.0% |
| 1986 | 39.85 cases per million | +58.8% |
| 1987 | 7.22 cases per million | -81.9% |
| 1988 | 2.19 cases per million | -69.7% |
| 1989 | 5.88 cases per million | +168.5% |
| 1990 | 1.58 cases per million | -73.1% |
| 1991 | 2.69 cases per million | +70.3% |
| 1992 | 2.15 cases per million | -20.1% |
| 1993 | 1.1 cases per million | -48.8% |
| 1994 | 2.21 cases per million | +100.9% |
| 1995 | 1.64 cases per million | -25.8% |
| 1996 | 0.45 cases per million | -72.6% |
| 1997 | 1.06 cases per million | +135.6% |
| 1998 | 0.6 cases per million | -43.4% |
| 1999 | 1.02 cases per million | +70.0% |
| 2000 | 1.35 cases per million | +32.4% |
| 2001 | 1.09 cases per million | -19.3% |
| 2002 | 0.74 cases per million | -32.1% |
| 2003 | 0.33 cases per million | -55.4% |
| 2004 | 0.49 cases per million | +48.5% |
| 2005 | 0.4 cases per million | -18.4% |
| 2006 | 0.16 cases per million | -60.0% |
| 2007 | 0.39 cases per million | +143.8% |
| 2008 | 0.08 cases per million | -79.5% |
| 2009 | 0.3 cases per million | +275.0% |
| 2010 | 0.07 cases per million | -76.7% |
| 2011 | 0.51 cases per million | +628.6% |
| 2012 | 0.43 cases per million | -15.7% |
| 2013 | 0.29 cases per million | -32.6% |
| 2014 | 0 cases per million | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0.28 cases per million | — |
| 2016 | 0 cases per million | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 0.2 cases per million | — |
| 2018 | 0 cases per million | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 0 cases per million | — |
| 2020 | 0.06 cases per million | — |
| 2021 | 0 cases per million | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 0 cases per million | — |
| 2023 | 0 cases per million | — |
| 2024 | 0.12 cases per million | — |
Zimbabwe compared with similar countries
- Zimbabwe's 0.12 cases per million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0.12 cases per million, 1.0× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zimbabwe's 0.12 cases per million is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.415 cases per million, 29% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people 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 cases per million | 0.51 cases per million |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 25.87 cases per million | 24.22 cases per million | 27.51 cases per million | 2 |
| 1980s | 20.96 cases per million | 2.19 cases per million | 54.9 cases per million | 10 |
| 1990s | 1.45 cases per million | 0.45 cases per million | 2.69 cases per million | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.533 cases per million | 0.08 cases per million | 1.35 cases per million | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.178 cases per million | 0 cases per million | 0.51 cases per million | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.036 cases per million | 0 cases per million | 0.12 cases per million | 5 |
Countries ranked near Zimbabwe
- 45 Indonesia 0.15 cases per million compare
- 45 Tanzania 0.15 cases per million compare
- 47 Myanmar 0.13 cases per million compare
- 48 Saudi Arabia 0.12 cases per million compare
- 50 Switzerland 0.11 cases per million compare
- 51 South Africa 0.09 cases per million compare
More reference data data for Zimbabwe
- 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)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2024)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 122.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 5 (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 11,077 2010 = 100 (2022)
Frequently asked questions
- What is annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people in Zimbabwe?
- Annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people in Zimbabwe was 0.12 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 54.9 cases per million in 1982.
- What is the lowest annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 cases per million in 2014.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for annual new cases of neonatal tetanus per million people?
- Zimbabwe ranks 48th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.