Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Nigeria
Nigeria: Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region was 96.57 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
96.57
Change on year
up 81.2%
World rank
2nd
of 196 countries
All-time high
13,111
in 1990
All-time low
0
in 2017
Years of data
44
1980–2023
Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Nigeria, 1980–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Nigeria is 96.57, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 81.2% on the previous year and up 52.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Nigeria peaked at 13,111 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2017.
That places Nigeria 2nd out of 196 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.
Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 5,712 | — |
| 1981 | 2,345 | -58.9% |
| 1982 | 2,765 | +17.9% |
| 1983 | 2,744 | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 4,375 | +59.4% |
| 1985 | 6,713 | +53.4% |
| 1986 | 3,171 | -52.8% |
| 1987 | 4,242 | +33.8% |
| 1988 | 10,220 | +140.9% |
| 1989 | 3,185 | -68.8% |
| 1990 | 13,111 | +311.6% |
| 1991 | 5,894 | -55.0% |
| 1992 | 6,699 | +13.7% |
| 1993 | 7,581 | +13.2% |
| 1994 | 3,514 | -53.6% |
| 1995 | 3,073 | -12.5% |
| 1996 | 6,594 | +114.6% |
| 1997 | 2,681 | -59.3% |
| 1998 | 2,184 | -18.5% |
| 1999 | 6,867 | +214.4% |
| 2000 | 4,466 | -35.0% |
| 2001 | 112 | -97.5% |
| 2002 | 224.22 | +100.2% |
| 2003 | 394.05 | +75.7% |
| 2004 | 868.02 | +120.3% |
| 2005 | 922.41 | +6.3% |
| 2006 | 1,269 | +37.5% |
| 2007 | 391.83 | -69.1% |
| 2008 | 961.26 | +145.3% |
| 2009 | 601.62 | -37.4% |
| 2010 | 53.28 | -91.1% |
| 2011 | 105.45 | +97.9% |
| 2012 | 144.3 | +36.8% |
| 2013 | 63.27 | -56.2% |
| 2014 | 39.96 | -36.8% |
| 2015 | 1.11 | -97.2% |
| 2016 | 5.55 | +400.0% |
| 2017 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 37.74 | — |
| 2019 | 19.98 | -47.1% |
| 2020 | 8.88 | -55.6% |
| 2021 | 838 | +9336.9% |
| 2022 | 53.28 | -93.6% |
| 2023 | 96.57 | +81.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4,547 | 2,345 | 10,220 | 10 |
| 1990s | 5,820 | 2,184 | 13,111 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,021 | 112 | 4,466 | 10 |
| 2010s | 47.06 | 0 | 144.3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 249.18 | 8.88 | 838 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 1 Cook Islands 0
- 1 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 247.53 compare
- 1 Niue 0
- 1 Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha 0
- 3 Chad 61.05 compare
- 4 Guinea 52.17 compare
- 5 Madagascar 26.64 compare
More reference data data for Nigeria
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 1.77 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 19.51 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 27 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 5.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 5.8 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 81.9 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 121.16 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 14.27 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Nigeria?
- Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Nigeria was 96.57 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 13,111 in 1990.
- What is the lowest number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2017.
- How does Nigeria rank for number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region?
- Nigeria ranks 2nd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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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