Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Guatemala
Guatemala: Number of confirmed cases of tetanus was 3 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Guatemala, 1974–2024
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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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The annual number of confirmed cases of tetanus. Confirmed numbers underestimate the actual number of tetanus cases, due to limited testing and reporting capacity.