Diphtheria - number of reported cases in Spain

Spain: Diphtheria - number of reported cases was 3 in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
3
Change on year
up 200.0%
World rank
44th
of 205 countries
All-time high
23
in 1975
All-time low
0
in 1982
Years of data
50
1974–2025

Diphtheria - number of reported cases in Spain, 1974–2025

0510152025197419992025

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

In 2025, diphtheria - number of reported cases in Spain stood at 3.

The figure is up 200.0% on the previous year and up 200.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, diphtheria - number of reported cases in Spain peaked at 23 in 1975 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1982.

That places Spain 44th out of 205 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 14 4 23 6
1980s 1.4 0 7 10
1990s 0 0 0 10
2000s 0 0 0 9
2010s 0.5556 0 2 9
2020s 1.5 1 3 6

Countries ranked near Spain

  1. 41 New Zealand 4 compare
  2. 41 Brazil 4 compare
  3. 41 Chad 4 compare
  4. 44 Austria 3 compare
  5. 44 Viet Nam 3 compare
  6. 44 Cambodia 3 compare
  7. 44 Sweden 3 compare
  8. 44 Poland 3 compare

See the full ranking of 222 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is diphtheria - number of reported cases in Spain?
Diphtheria - number of reported cases in Spain was 3 in 2025, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest diphtheria - number of reported cases recorded in Spain?
The highest recorded value was 23 in 1975.
What is the lowest diphtheria - number of reported cases recorded in Spain?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1982.
How does Spain rank for diphtheria - number of reported cases?
Spain ranks 44th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
Is diphtheria - number of reported cases rising or falling in Spain?
Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Spain data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Diphtheria - number of reported cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Diphtheria - number of reported cases
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
222 places, 9,233 data points, 1974–2025
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