Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Chad
Chad: Number of confirmed cases of tetanus was 275 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Chad, 1974–2024
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 Chad stood at 275 Cases.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 12.7% on the previous year and up 78.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Chad peaked at 2,889 Cases in 1978 and was at its lowest, 8 Cases, in 1980.
Chad ranks 16th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,835 Cases | 512 Cases | 2,889 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 868.8 Cases | 8 Cases | 1,977 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,149 Cases | 930 Cases | 1,603 Cases | 6 |
| 2000s | 150 Cases | 100 Cases | 191 Cases | 4 |
| 2010s | 178.89 Cases | 47 Cases | 237 Cases | 9 |
| 2020s | 323 Cases | 251 Cases | 451 Cases | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Chad?
- Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Chad was 275 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 Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 2,889 Cases in 1978.
- What is the lowest number of confirmed cases of tetanus recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 8 Cases in 1980.
- How does Chad rank for number of confirmed cases of tetanus?
- Chad ranks 16th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of confirmed cases of tetanus rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 78.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad 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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The annual number of confirmed cases of tetanus. Confirmed numbers underestimate the actual number of tetanus cases, due to limited testing and reporting capacity.