Total tetanus - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Total tetanus - number of reported cases, annual growth rate was -33.33 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Total tetanus - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1975–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for total tetanus - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in South Africa is -33.33 % change on previous year, measured in 2025.
The figure is down 121.7% on the previous year and up 66.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, total tetanus - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 800 % change on previous year in 2018 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2013.
That places South Africa 61st out of 184 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Total tetanus - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 35.89 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | -3.26 % change on previous year | -109.1% |
| 1977 | -38.96 % change on previous year | +1093.5% |
| 1978 | 25.13 % change on previous year | -164.5% |
| 1979 | 12.05 % change on previous year | -52.0% |
| 1980 | 3.23 % change on previous year | -73.2% |
| 1981 | 23.61 % change on previous year | +631.9% |
| 1982 | -29.78 % change on previous year | -226.1% |
| 1983 | 23.2 % change on previous year | -177.9% |
| 1984 | -11.36 % change on previous year | -149.0% |
| 1985 | -8.06 % change on previous year | -29.1% |
| 1986 | -24.7 % change on previous year | +206.5% |
| 1987 | 25.4 % change on previous year | -202.8% |
| 1988 | -25.32 % change on previous year | -199.7% |
| 1989 | -21.47 % change on previous year | -15.2% |
| 1990 | -15.83 % change on previous year | -26.3% |
| 1991 | -20.51 % change on previous year | +29.6% |
| 1992 | -26.88 % change on previous year | +31.0% |
| 1993 | -42.65 % change on previous year | +58.6% |
| 1997 | -28.57 % change on previous year | -33.0% |
| 1998 | 6.67 % change on previous year | -123.3% |
| 1999 | -75 % change on previous year | -1225.0% |
| 2000 | 175 % change on previous year | -333.3% |
| 2001 | 18.18 % change on previous year | -89.6% |
| 2002 | 192.31 % change on previous year | +957.7% |
| 2003 | -52.63 % change on previous year | -127.4% |
| 2004 | -55.56 % change on previous year | +5.6% |
| 2005 | -62.5 % change on previous year | +12.5% |
| 2006 | 233.33 % change on previous year | -473.3% |
| 2007 | -70 % change on previous year | -130.0% |
| 2008 | -66.67 % change on previous year | -4.8% |
| 2009 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2013 | -100 % change on previous year | — |
| 2018 | 800 % change on previous year | -900.0% |
| 2019 | -55.56 % change on previous year | -106.9% |
| 2020 | -25 % change on previous year | -55.0% |
| 2021 | 33.33 % change on previous year | -233.3% |
| 2022 | 125 % change on previous year | +275.0% |
| 2023 | 44.44 % change on previous year | -64.4% |
| 2024 | 153.85 % change on previous year | +246.2% |
| 2025 | -33.33 % change on previous year | -121.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6.17 % change on previous year | -38.96 % change on previous year | 35.89 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | -4.53 % change on previous year | -29.78 % change on previous year | 25.4 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -28.97 % change on previous year | -75 % change on previous year | 6.67 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2000s | 31.15 % change on previous year | -70 % change on previous year | 233.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 214.81 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 800 % change on previous year | 3 |
| 2020s | 49.72 % change on previous year | -33.33 % change on previous year | 153.85 % change on previous year | 6 |
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- 61 Dominican Republic -33.33 % change on previous year compare
- 61 Nigeria -33.33 % change on previous year compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1386 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,152 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
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- Population ages 15-19, male, annual growth rate 1.39 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-19, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-19, male, per capita 0.0422 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, annual growth rate 0.5965 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 20-24, female, per capita 0.0391 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is total tetanus - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Total tetanus - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in South Africa was -33.33 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest total tetanus - number of reported cases, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 800 % change on previous year in 2018.
- What is the lowest total tetanus - number of reported cases, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does South Africa rank for total tetanus - number of reported cases, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 61st out of 184 countries with data for 2025.
- Is total tetanus - number of reported cases, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 66.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Total tetanus - number of reported cases, 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 Total tetanus - number of reported cases. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Total tetanus - number of reported cases World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
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The year-on-year percentage change in Total tetanus - number of reported cases. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.