Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Argentina

Argentina: Number of confirmed cases of tetanus was 3 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
3 Cases
Change on year
down 40.0%
World rank
81st
of 210 countries
All-time high
376 Cases
in 1976
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2021
Years of data
49
1974–2024

Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Argentina, 1974–2024

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Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.

Analysis

In 2024, number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Argentina stood at 3 Cases.

The figure is down 40.0% on the previous year and down 62.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Argentina peaked at 376 Cases in 1976 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2021.

That places Argentina 81st out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 312.33 Cases 241 Cases 376 Cases 6
1980s 129.5 Cases 71 Cases 219 Cases 10
1990s 36.9 Cases 18 Cases 56 Cases 10
2000s 13.9 Cases 5 Cases 25 Cases 10
2010s 7.62 Cases 1 Cases 11 Cases 8
2020s 3.8 Cases 0 Cases 7 Cases 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Argentina?
Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Argentina was 3 Cases in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest number of confirmed cases of tetanus recorded in Argentina?
The highest recorded value was 376 Cases in 1976.
What is the lowest number of confirmed cases of tetanus recorded in Argentina?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2021.
How does Argentina rank for number of confirmed cases of tetanus?
Argentina ranks 81st out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is number of confirmed cases of tetanus rising or falling in Argentina?
Over the last ten years it is down 62.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Argentina data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Number of confirmed cases of tetanus. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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About this data

Indicator
Number of confirmed cases of tetanus
Unit
Cases
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
210 places, 8,305 data points, 1974–2024
Last refreshed

The annual number of confirmed cases of tetanus. Confirmed numbers underestimate the actual number of tetanus cases, due to limited testing and reporting capacity.