Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Lebanon

Lebanon: Number of confirmed cases of tetanus was 4 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4 Cases
Change on year
down 42.9%
World rank
75th
of 210 countries
All-time high
15 Cases
in 1995
All-time low
0 Cases
in 1984
Years of data
34
1982–2024

Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Lebanon, 1982–2024

0510151982200320241982: 1 Cases1983: 2 Cases1984: 0 Cases1985: 0 Cases1986: 0 Cases1992: 0 Cases1993: 0 Cases1994: 5 Cases1995: 15 Cases1996: 8 Cases1997: 4 Cases1998: 5 Cases1999: 4 Cases2000: 2 Cases2001: 1 Cases2002: 1 Cases2003: 1 Cases2004: 2 Cases2005: 3 Cases2006: 2 Cases2007: 4 Cases2008: 2 Cases2009: 3 Cases2010: 2 Cases2011: 0 Cases2012: 2 Cases2013: 3 Cases2015: 3 Cases2016: 2 Cases2017: 1 Cases2018: 2 Cases2019: 0 Cases2023: 7 Cases2024: 4 Cases

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 Lebanon stood at 4 Cases.

That represents a change of down 42.9% on the previous year and up 33.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Lebanon peaked at 15 Cases in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 1984.

Lebanon ranks 75th 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
1980s 0.6 Cases 0 Cases 2 Cases 5
1990s 5.12 Cases 0 Cases 15 Cases 8
2000s 2.1 Cases 1 Cases 4 Cases 10
2010s 1.67 Cases 0 Cases 3 Cases 9
2020s 5.5 Cases 4 Cases 7 Cases 2

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  5. 75 Saudi Arabia 4 Cases compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Lebanon?
Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Lebanon was 4 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 Lebanon?
The highest recorded value was 15 Cases in 1995.
What is the lowest number of confirmed cases of tetanus recorded in Lebanon?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 1984.
How does Lebanon rank for number of confirmed cases of tetanus?
Lebanon ranks 75th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is number of confirmed cases of tetanus rising or falling in Lebanon?
Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Lebanon 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.