Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in United States
United States: Number of confirmed cases of tetanus was 27 Cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in United States, 1974–2023
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 United States is 27 Cases, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 3.6% on the previous year and up 3.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of confirmed cases of tetanus in United States peaked at 102 Cases in 1975 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2018.
That places United States 40th out of 210 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in United States, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 101 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 102 Cases | +1.0% |
| 1976 | 75 Cases | -26.5% |
| 1977 | 87 Cases | +16.0% |
| 1978 | 86 Cases | -1.1% |
| 1979 | 81 Cases | -5.8% |
| 1980 | 95 Cases | +17.3% |
| 1981 | 72 Cases | -24.2% |
| 1982 | 88 Cases | +22.2% |
| 1983 | 91 Cases | +3.4% |
| 1984 | 74 Cases | -18.7% |
| 1985 | 83 Cases | +12.2% |
| 1986 | 64 Cases | -22.9% |
| 1987 | 48 Cases | -25.0% |
| 1988 | 53 Cases | +10.4% |
| 1989 | 53 Cases | +0.0% |
| 1990 | 64 Cases | +20.8% |
| 1991 | 57 Cases | -10.9% |
| 1992 | 45 Cases | -21.1% |
| 1993 | 48 Cases | +6.7% |
| 1994 | 51 Cases | +6.2% |
| 1995 | 34 Cases | -33.3% |
| 1997 | 42 Cases | +23.5% |
| 1998 | 34 Cases | -19.0% |
| 1999 | 32 Cases | -5.9% |
| 2000 | 35 Cases | +9.4% |
| 2001 | 38 Cases | +8.6% |
| 2002 | 25 Cases | -34.2% |
| 2003 | 20 Cases | -20.0% |
| 2004 | 34 Cases | +70.0% |
| 2005 | 27 Cases | -20.6% |
| 2006 | 41 Cases | +51.9% |
| 2007 | 28 Cases | -31.7% |
| 2008 | 19 Cases | -32.1% |
| 2009 | 18 Cases | -5.3% |
| 2010 | 26 Cases | +44.4% |
| 2011 | 37 Cases | +42.3% |
| 2012 | 37 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 26 Cases | -29.7% |
| 2014 | 25 Cases | -3.8% |
| 2015 | 30 Cases | +20.0% |
| 2016 | 34 Cases | +13.3% |
| 2017 | 33 Cases | -2.9% |
| 2018 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2020 | 26 Cases | — |
| 2021 | 17 Cases | -34.6% |
| 2022 | 28 Cases | +64.7% |
| 2023 | 27 Cases | -3.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 88.67 Cases | 75 Cases | 102 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 72.1 Cases | 48 Cases | 95 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 45.22 Cases | 32 Cases | 64 Cases | 9 |
| 2000s | 28.5 Cases | 18 Cases | 41 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 24.8 Cases | 0 Cases | 37 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.5 Cases | 17 Cases | 28 Cases | 4 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 37 Papua New Guinea 29 Cases compare
- 37 South Korea 29 Cases compare
- 39 Italy 28 Cases compare
- 41 Colombia 26 Cases compare
- 41 Morocco 26 Cases compare
- 43 Dominican Republic 24 Cases compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number of confirmed cases of tetanus in United States?
- Number of confirmed cases of tetanus in United States was 27 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 United States?
- The highest recorded value was 102 Cases in 1975.
- What is the lowest number of confirmed cases of tetanus recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2018.
- How does United States rank for number of confirmed cases of tetanus?
- United States ranks 40th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of confirmed cases of tetanus rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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.