Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region was 247.53 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
247.53
Change on year
down 57.2%
World rank
1st
of 196 countries
All-time high
5,145
in 1995
All-time low
0
in 2001
Years of data
43
1980–2023

Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1980–2023

02.0k4.0k6.0k1980200120231980: 1.8k1981: 1.8k1982: 2.5k1983: 1.4k1984: 9241985: 6861986: 9451987: 6231988: 5041989: 1471991: 1331992: 701993: 2311994: 6931995: 5.1k1996: 1.5k1997: 5741998: 701999: 3152000: 4.2k2001: 02002: 02003: 02004: 02005: 02006: 14.42007: 45.52008: 202009: 8.92010: 1312011: 115.42012: 18.92013: 02014: 02015: 02016: 02017: 24.42018: 402019: 97.72020: 1622021: 562022: 578.32023: 247.5

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Congo, Democratic Republic of the recorded 247.53 for number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in 2023.

The figure is down 57.2% on the previous year and up 518.8% over five years.

Over the whole period, number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 5,145 in 1995 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2001.

Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 1st of 196 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 1,133 147 2,541 10
1990s 973.78 70 5,145 9
2000s 430.98 0 4,221 10
2010s 42.74 0 130.98 10
2020s 260.96 56 578.31 4

Countries ranked near Congo, Democratic Republic of the

  1. 1 Cook Islands 0 compare
  2. 1 Niue 0 compare
  3. 1 Saint Helena 0 compare
  4. 2 Nigeria 96.57 compare
  5. 3 Chad 61.05 compare
  6. 4 Guinea 52.17 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 247.53 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
The highest recorded value was 5,145 in 1995.
What is the lowest number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2001.
How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region?
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 1st out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
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Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region
Source
Our World in Data
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CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 7,608 data points, 1980–2023
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