Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Israel

Israel: Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region was 2 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
2
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
21st
of 196 countries
All-time high
112
in 1988
All-time low
0
in 1986
Years of data
44
1980–2023

Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Israel, 1980–2023

02550751001980200120231980: 771981: 561982: 351983: 281984: 71985: 141986: 01987: 141988: 1121989: 01990: 01991: 01992: 01993: 01994: 01995: 01996: 01997: 01998: 01999: 02000: 02001: 02002: 02003: 02004: 02005: 02006: 02007: 02008: 02009: 02010: 02011: 02012: 02013: 02014: 02015: 02016: 02017: 02018: 02019: 02020: 02021: 02022: 22023: 2

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Israel is 2, measured in 2023.

Over the whole period, number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Israel peaked at 112 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1986.

That places Israel 21st 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 Israel, year by year

Annual values for Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Israel, 1980 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1980 77
1981 56 -27.3%
1982 35 -37.5%
1983 28 -20.0%
1984 7 -75.0%
1985 14 +100.0%
1986 0 -100.0%
1987 14
1988 112 +700.0%
1989 0 -100.0%
1990 0
1991 0
1992 0
1993 0
1994 0
1995 0
1996 0
1997 0
1998 0
1999 0
2000 0
2001 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 0
2015 0
2016 0
2017 0
2018 0
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 2
2023 2 +0.0%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 34.3 0 112 10
1990s 0 0 0 10
2000s 0 0 0 10
2010s 0 0 0 10
2020s 1 0 2 4

Countries ranked near Israel

  1. 18 Benin 3.33 compare
  2. 18 Burkina Faso 3.33 compare
  3. 20 Tanzania, United Republic of 2.22 compare
  4. 21 Mauritania 2 compare
  5. 23 Burundi 1.11 compare
  6. 23 Zambia 1.11 compare
  7. 23 Zimbabwe 1.11 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Israel?
Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Israel was 2 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region recorded in Israel?
The highest recorded value was 112 in 1988.
What is the lowest number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region recorded in Israel?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1986.
How does Israel rank for number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region?
Israel ranks 21st out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Where does this Israel 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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Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
199 places, 7,608 data points, 1980–2023
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