Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Lebanon
Lebanon: Number of confirmed cases of tetanus was 4 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Lebanon, 1982–2024
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 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.
Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Lebanon, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 1 Cases | — |
| 1983 | 2 Cases | +100.0% |
| 1984 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 1985 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1986 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1992 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1993 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1994 | 5 Cases | — |
| 1995 | 15 Cases | +200.0% |
| 1996 | 8 Cases | -46.7% |
| 1997 | 4 Cases | -50.0% |
| 1998 | 5 Cases | +25.0% |
| 1999 | 4 Cases | -20.0% |
| 2000 | 2 Cases | -50.0% |
| 2001 | 1 Cases | -50.0% |
| 2002 | 1 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 1 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 2 Cases | +100.0% |
| 2005 | 3 Cases | +50.0% |
| 2006 | 2 Cases | -33.3% |
| 2007 | 4 Cases | +100.0% |
| 2008 | 2 Cases | -50.0% |
| 2009 | 3 Cases | +50.0% |
| 2010 | 2 Cases | -33.3% |
| 2011 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 2 Cases | — |
| 2013 | 3 Cases | +50.0% |
| 2015 | 3 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 2 Cases | -33.3% |
| 2017 | 1 Cases | -50.0% |
| 2018 | 2 Cases | +100.0% |
| 2019 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 7 Cases | — |
| 2024 | 4 Cases | -42.9% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 4 Cases is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 5 Cases, 80% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 4 Cases is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 1 Cases, 4.0× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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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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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The annual number of confirmed cases of tetanus. Confirmed numbers underestimate the actual number of tetanus cases, due to limited testing and reporting capacity.