Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Switzerland

Switzerland: Number of confirmed cases of tetanus was 1 Cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
1 Cases
World rank
98th
of 210 countries
All-time high
4 Cases
in 1983
All-time low
0 Cases
in 1979
Years of data
37
1974–2023

Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Switzerland, 1974–2023

012341974199820231974: 1 Cases1975: 2 Cases1976: 3 Cases1977: 1 Cases1978: 1 Cases1979: 0 Cases1980: 2 Cases1981: 2 Cases1982: 1 Cases1983: 4 Cases1984: 2 Cases1985: 0 Cases1986: 0 Cases1987: 1 Cases1988: 3 Cases1989: 1 Cases1990: 1 Cases1991: 4 Cases1992: 1 Cases1993: 3 Cases1994: 3 Cases1995: 2 Cases1996: 3 Cases1997: 2 Cases1998: 1 Cases2001: 0 Cases2002: 0 Cases2003: 3 Cases2004: 0 Cases2005: 0 Cases2006: 2 Cases2007: 1 Cases2008: 1 Cases2009: 4 Cases2010: 1 Cases2021: 0 Cases2023: 1 Cases

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 Switzerland is 1 Cases, measured in 2023.

Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over ten years.

Over the whole period, number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Switzerland peaked at 4 Cases in 1983 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 1979.

That places Switzerland 98th out of 210 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 1.33 Cases 0 Cases 3 Cases 6
1980s 1.6 Cases 0 Cases 4 Cases 10
1990s 2.22 Cases 1 Cases 4 Cases 9
2000s 1.22 Cases 0 Cases 4 Cases 9
2010s 1 Cases 1 Cases 1 Cases 1
2020s 0.5 Cases 0 Cases 1 Cases 2

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 98 Albania 1 Cases compare
  2. 98 Armenia 1 Cases compare
  3. 98 Comoros 1 Cases compare
  4. 98 Estonia 1 Cases compare
  5. 98 Moldova 1 Cases compare
  6. 98 Panama 1 Cases compare
  7. 98 Qatar 1 Cases compare
  8. 98 Sao Tome and Principe 1 Cases compare
  9. 98 Tunisia 1 Cases compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Switzerland?
Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in Switzerland was 1 Cases in 2023, 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 Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 4 Cases in 1983.
What is the lowest number of confirmed cases of tetanus recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 1979.
How does Switzerland rank for number of confirmed cases of tetanus?
Switzerland ranks 98th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
Is number of confirmed cases of tetanus rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Switzerland 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
Last refreshed

The annual number of confirmed cases of tetanus. Confirmed numbers underestimate the actual number of tetanus cases, due to limited testing and reporting capacity.