Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Brazil

Brazil: Number of confirmed cases of tetanus was 220 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
220 Cases
Change on year
up 0.5%
World rank
17th
of 210 countries
All-time high
3,273 Cases
in 1977
All-time low
74 Cases
in 1997
Years of data
50
1974–2024

Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Brazil, 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

The most recent figure for number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Brazil is 220 Cases, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 0.5% on the previous year and down 19.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Brazil peaked at 3,273 Cases in 1977 and was at its lowest, 74 Cases, in 1997.

That places Brazil 17th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 2,698 Cases 1,819 Cases 3,273 Cases 6
1980s 2,512 Cases 1,720 Cases 3,098 Cases 10
1990s 982.1 Cases 74 Cases 1,547 Cases 10
2000s 346.2 Cases 129 Cases 513 Cases 10
2010s 263.78 Cases 211 Cases 333 Cases 9
2020s 195.8 Cases 160 Cases 220 Cases 5

Countries ranked near Brazil

  1. 14 Somalia 321 Cases compare
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  3. 16 Chad 275 Cases compare
  4. 18 Senegal 218 Cases compare
  5. 19 Ethiopia 139 Cases compare
  6. 20 Cote d'Ivoire 129 Cases compare

See the full ranking of 210 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Brazil?
Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Brazil was 220 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 Brazil?
The highest recorded value was 3,273 Cases in 1977.
What is the lowest number of confirmed cases of tetanus recorded in Brazil?
The lowest recorded value was 74 Cases in 1997.
How does Brazil rank for number of confirmed cases of tetanus?
Brazil ranks 17th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is number of confirmed cases of tetanus rising or falling in Brazil?
Over the last ten years it is down 19.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Brazil 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.