In 2023, several Latin American countries reported high rates of newborns protected against tetanus: Dominican Republic, Bahamas, and Honduras at 100%, followed closely by Ecuador, Guyana, and Peru at 99%. Colombia and Mexico maintained a high coverage at 98%, while Paraguay and Brazil stood at 96%. Other countries like Belize, El Salvador, Suriname, and Jamaica were at 95%, with lower figures in Nicaragua (93%), Bolivia and Guatemala (91%), Haiti (78%), and Venezuela (67%). Despite slight yearly variations, the CAGR indicates stability in these rates over the past five years.
Future trends to watch include potential improvements in Venezuela and Haiti due to international health initiatives, as well as maintaining high immunization levels in countries with current high percentages. Monitoring economic and health infrastructure influences on vaccination programs will be essential, especially in fluctuating socio-political environments.
Top countries in Share of Newborns Protected Against Tetanus by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Dominican Republic | 100 | 2023 | View data |
| 2 | 2 Bahamas | 100 | 2022 | View data |
| 3 | 3 Honduras | 100 | 2023 | View data |
| 4 | 4 Ecuador | 99 | 2023 | View data |
| 5 | 5 Guyana | 99 | 2023 | View data |
| 6 | 6 Peru | 99 | 2023 | View data |
| 7 | 7 Colombia | 98 | 2023 | View data |
| 8 | 8 Mexico | 98 | 2023 | View data |
| 9 | 9 Paraguay | 96 | 2023 | View data |
| 10 | 10 Brazil | 96 | 2023 | View data |
