Paralytic polio: estimated cases by world region in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Paralytic polio: estimated cases by world region was 3.33 cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3.33 cases
World rank
18th
of 199 countries
All-time high
1,015 cases
in 1980
All-time low
0 cases
in 1996
Years of data
44
1980–2023
Paralytic polio: estimated cases by world region in Burkina Faso, 1980–2023
Source: World Health Organization (2019); World Health Organization (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for paralytic polio: estimated cases by world region in Burkina Faso is 3.33 cases, measured in 2023.
Over the whole period, paralytic polio: estimated cases by world region in Burkina Faso peaked at 1,015 cases in 1980 and was at its lowest, 0 cases, in 1996.
That places Burkina Faso 18th out of 199 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.
Paralytic polio: estimated cases by world region in Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1,015 cases | — |
| 1981 | 896 cases | -11.7% |
| 1982 | 840 cases | -6.2% |
| 1983 | 924 cases | +10.0% |
| 1984 | 735 cases | -20.5% |
| 1985 | 861 cases | +17.1% |
| 1986 | 665 cases | -22.8% |
| 1987 | 350 cases | -47.4% |
| 1988 | 147 cases | -58.0% |
| 1989 | 308 cases | +109.5% |
| 1990 | 126 cases | -59.1% |
| 1991 | 105 cases | -16.7% |
| 1992 | 28 cases | -73.3% |
| 1993 | 21 cases | -25.0% |
| 1994 | 35 cases | +66.7% |
| 1995 | 84 cases | +140.0% |
| 1996 | 0 cases | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 21 cases | — |
| 1998 | 42 cases | +100.0% |
| 1999 | 35 cases | -16.7% |
| 2000 | 0 cases | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 0 cases | — |
| 2002 | 1.11 cases | — |
| 2003 | 12.21 cases | +1000.0% |
| 2004 | 9.99 cases | -18.2% |
| 2005 | 0 cases | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 0 cases | — |
| 2007 | 0 cases | — |
| 2008 | 6.66 cases | — |
| 2009 | 16.65 cases | +150.0% |
| 2010 | 0 cases | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 0 cases | — |
| 2012 | 0 cases | — |
| 2013 | 0 cases | — |
| 2014 | 0 cases | — |
| 2015 | 0 cases | — |
| 2016 | 0 cases | — |
| 2017 | 0 cases | — |
| 2018 | 0 cases | — |
| 2019 | 1.11 cases | — |
| 2020 | 130 cases | +11611.7% |
| 2021 | 4 cases | -96.9% |
| 2022 | 0 cases | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 3.33 cases | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 674.1 cases | 147 cases | 1,015 cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 49.7 cases | 0 cases | 126 cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.66 cases | 0 cases | 16.65 cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.111 cases | 0 cases | 1.11 cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 34.33 cases | 0 cases | 130 cases | 4 |
Countries ranked near Burkina Faso
- 15 South Sudan 6 cases compare
- 16 Mozambique 5.55 cases compare
- 17 Niger 4 cases compare
- 18 Benin 3.33 cases compare
- 20 Tanzania, United Republic of 2.22 cases compare
- 21 Israel 2 cases compare
- 21 Mauritania 2 cases compare
More reference data data for Burkina Faso
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.9232 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 7.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 9.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.4137 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 9.33 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 3.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 3.61 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 33.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 45.27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.25 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is paralytic polio: estimated cases by world region in Burkina Faso?
- Paralytic polio: estimated cases by world region in Burkina Faso was 3.33 cases in 2023, according to World Health Organization (2019); World Health Organization (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest paralytic polio: estimated cases by world region recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 1,015 cases in 1980.
- What is the lowest paralytic polio: estimated cases by world region recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 cases in 1996.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for paralytic polio: estimated cases by world region?
- Burkina Faso ranks 18th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Burkina Faso data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2019); World Health Organization (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Paralytic polio: estimated cases by world region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Total estimated number of polio cases.