Cases of paralytic polio from wild polioviruses in India
India: Cases of paralytic polio from wild polioviruses was 0 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0
World rank
3rd
of 173 countries
All-time high
1,600
in 2002
All-time low
0
in 2012
Years of data
23
2001–2023
Cases of paralytic polio from wild polioviruses in India, 2001–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cases of paralytic polio from wild polioviruses in India is 0, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 23 years on record.
Over the whole period, cases of paralytic polio from wild polioviruses in India peaked at 1,600 in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2012.
That places India 3rd out of 173 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 571.44 | 66 | 1,600 | 9 |
| 2010s | 4.3 | 0 | 42 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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More reference data data for India
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 20.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 68.88 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 15.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 246.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 70.02 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 19.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 309.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 1,063 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 85.03 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cases of paralytic polio from wild polioviruses in India?
- Cases of paralytic polio from wild polioviruses in India was 0 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cases of paralytic polio from wild polioviruses recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 1,600 in 2002.
- What is the lowest cases of paralytic polio from wild polioviruses recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2012.
- How does India rank for cases of paralytic polio from wild polioviruses?
- India ranks 3rd out of 173 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Cases of paralytic polio from wild polioviruses. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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