Number of confirmed cases of tetanus, annual growth rate in Zambia
Zambia: Number of confirmed cases of tetanus, annual growth rate was 133.33 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Number of confirmed cases of tetanus, annual growth rate in Zambia, 1975–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Zambia recorded 133.33 % change on previous year for number of confirmed cases of tetanus, annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is up 241.8% on the previous year and up 233.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of confirmed cases of tetanus, annual growth rate in Zambia peaked at 153.23 % change on previous year in 2002 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2009.
Zambia ranks 15th of 183 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of confirmed cases of tetanus, annual growth rate in Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 12.34 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | -15.03 % change on previous year | -221.8% |
| 1977 | -3.4 % change on previous year | -77.4% |
| 1978 | 15.73 % change on previous year | -562.4% |
| 1979 | -7.1 % change on previous year | -145.1% |
| 1980 | -10.7 % change on previous year | +50.7% |
| 1981 | -24.94 % change on previous year | +133.1% |
| 1982 | -10.75 % change on previous year | -56.9% |
| 1983 | -22.63 % change on previous year | +110.5% |
| 1984 | 0.4717 % change on previous year | -102.1% |
| 1985 | 25.82 % change on previous year | +5374.2% |
| 1986 | 44.78 % change on previous year | +73.4% |
| 1987 | -30.41 % change on previous year | -167.9% |
| 1988 | -27.41 % change on previous year | -9.9% |
| 1989 | -49.49 % change on previous year | +80.6% |
| 1990 | -42.42 % change on previous year | -14.3% |
| 2000 | -26.05 % change on previous year | -38.6% |
| 2001 | -67.88 % change on previous year | +160.5% |
| 2002 | 153.23 % change on previous year | -325.7% |
| 2003 | -73.89 % change on previous year | -148.2% |
| 2004 | 90.24 % change on previous year | -222.1% |
| 2005 | -32.05 % change on previous year | -135.5% |
| 2006 | -11.32 % change on previous year | -64.7% |
| 2007 | -97.87 % change on previous year | +764.5% |
| 2009 | -100 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 2023 | -94 % change on previous year | -6.0% |
| 2024 | 133.33 % change on previous year | -241.8% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's 133.33 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -53.93 % change on previous year. (47 countries reporting)
- Zambia's 133.33 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -31.75 % change on previous year. (47 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Number of confirmed cases of tetanus, annual growth rate in Zambia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | +5374.2% | 0.4717 % change on previous year | 25.82 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.5072 % change on previous year | -15.03 % change on previous year | 15.73 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | -10.53 % change on previous year | -49.49 % change on previous year | 44.78 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -42.42 % change on previous year | -42.42 % change on previous year | -42.42 % change on previous year | 1 |
| 2000s | -18.4 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 153.23 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 19.67 % change on previous year | -94 % change on previous year | 133.33 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 12 South Africa 153.85 % change on previous year compare
- 13 Romania 140 % change on previous year compare
- 14 Russia 137.5 % change on previous year compare
- 16 Equatorial Guinea 120 % change on previous year compare
- 17 Egypt 100 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Ukraine 91.67 % change on previous year compare
More reference data data for Zambia
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 18.94 (2026)
- Global number of reported disasters by size, gaps filled 0 events (2025)
- Annual precipitation, annual growth rate 40.84 % change on previous year (2025)
- Free country, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, gaps filled 4 (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2025)
- Civil liberties rating, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 2010 = 100 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of confirmed cases of tetanus, annual growth rate in Zambia?
- Number of confirmed cases of tetanus, annual growth rate in Zambia was 133.33 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest number of confirmed cases of tetanus, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 153.23 % change on previous year in 2002.
- What is the lowest number of confirmed cases of tetanus, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Zambia rank for number of confirmed cases of tetanus, annual growth rate?
- Zambia ranks 15th out of 183 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number of confirmed cases of tetanus, annual growth rate rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 233.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Number of confirmed cases of tetanus, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of confirmed cases of tetanus. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Number of confirmed cases of tetanus World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Number of confirmed cases of tetanus. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.