Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Number of confirmed cases of tetanus was 474 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1978–2024
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 Democratic Republic of Congo stood at 474 Cases.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 135.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 4,763 Cases in 2002 and was at its lowest, 77 Cases, in 2000.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 10th 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 367 Cases | 292 Cases | 442 Cases | 2 |
| 1980s | 382.1 Cases | 135 Cases | 848 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,440 Cases | 77 Cases | 4,763 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 714 Cases | 80 Cases | 1,296 Cases | 9 |
| 2020s | 473 Cases | 121 Cases | 782 Cases | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Democratic Republic of Congo was 474 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 4,763 Cases in 2002.
- What is the lowest number of confirmed cases of tetanus recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 77 Cases in 2000.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for number of confirmed cases of tetanus?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 10th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of confirmed cases of tetanus rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 135.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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.