Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Iraq
Iraq: Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region was 0 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0
World rank
26th
of 196 countries
All-time high
6,979
in 1980
All-time low
0
in 2001
Years of data
44
1980–2023
Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Iraq, 1980–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Iraq stood at 0. That is the lowest value across all 44 years on record.
Over the whole period, number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Iraq peaked at 6,979 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2001.
That places Iraq 26th out of 196 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 6,979 | — |
| 1981 | 2,940 | -57.9% |
| 1982 | 2,933 | -0.2% |
| 1983 | 1,064 | -63.7% |
| 1984 | 1,561 | +46.7% |
| 1985 | 1,386 | -11.2% |
| 1986 | 560 | -59.6% |
| 1987 | 315 | -43.8% |
| 1988 | 483 | +53.3% |
| 1989 | 70 | -85.5% |
| 1990 | 392 | +460.0% |
| 1991 | 1,302 | +232.1% |
| 1992 | 840 | -35.5% |
| 1993 | 525 | -37.5% |
| 1994 | 441 | -16.0% |
| 1995 | 238 | -46.0% |
| 1996 | 147 | -38.2% |
| 1997 | 196 | +33.3% |
| 1998 | 259 | +32.1% |
| 1999 | 616 | +137.8% |
| 2000 | 28 | -95.5% |
| 2001 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 2.22 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,829 | 70 | 6,979 | 10 |
| 1990s | 495.6 | 147 | 1,302 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.8 | 0 | 28 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.222 | 0 | 2.22 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
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- 26 Lithuania 0
- 26 Luxembourg 0
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- 26 Montenegro 0
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- 26 Réunion 0
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- 26 Saint Lucia 0
- 26 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 0
- 26 Samoa 0
- 26 San Marino 0
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- 26 Senegal 0 compare
- 26 Serbia 0 compare
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- 26 Slovenia 0
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- 26 Tonga 0
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More reference data data for Iraq
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2116 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.19 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.3911 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 7.23 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.7096 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.235 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 13.21 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 30.36 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.13 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Iraq?
- Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Iraq was 0 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 6,979 in 1980.
- What is the lowest number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2001.
- How does Iraq rank for number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region?
- Iraq ranks 26th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Iraq data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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