Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Guatemala

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

Latest (2024)
3 Cases
World rank
81st
of 210 countries
All-time high
143 Cases
in 1987
All-time low
0 Cases
in 1979
Years of data
51
1974–2024

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

050100150197419992024

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 Guatemala is 3 Cases, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 50.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Guatemala peaked at 143 Cases in 1987 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 1979.

Guatemala ranks 81st of 210 countries on this measure, 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 65.5 Cases 0 Cases 92 Cases 6
1980s 94.6 Cases 60 Cases 143 Cases 10
1990s 18.1 Cases 2 Cases 60 Cases 10
2000s 5.2 Cases 2 Cases 11 Cases 10
2010s 1.6 Cases 0 Cases 5 Cases 10
2020s 0.6 Cases 0 Cases 3 Cases 5

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Guatemala?
Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Guatemala 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 Guatemala?
The highest recorded value was 143 Cases in 1987.
What is the lowest number of confirmed cases of tetanus recorded in Guatemala?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 1979.
How does Guatemala rank for number of confirmed cases of tetanus?
Guatemala ranks 81st out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is number of confirmed cases of tetanus rising or falling in Guatemala?
Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Guatemala 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
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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.