Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Somalia
Somalia: Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region was 8.88 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
8.88
Change on year
up 60.0%
World rank
8th
of 196 countries
All-time high
1,085
in 1989
All-time low
0
in 2003
Years of data
34
1983–2023
Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Somalia, 1983–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Somalia is 8.88, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of up 60.0% on the previous year and down 95.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Somalia peaked at 1,085 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2003.
That places Somalia 8th 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 Somalia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 490 | — |
| 1984 | 133 | -72.9% |
| 1985 | 42 | -68.4% |
| 1986 | 7 | -83.3% |
| 1987 | 371 | +5200.0% |
| 1988 | 378 | +1.9% |
| 1989 | 1,085 | +187.0% |
| 1997 | 7 | -99.4% |
| 1998 | 84 | +1100.0% |
| 1999 | 133 | +58.3% |
| 2000 | 672 | +405.3% |
| 2001 | 14 | -97.9% |
| 2002 | 6 | -57.1% |
| 2003 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 205.35 | — |
| 2006 | 38.85 | -81.1% |
| 2007 | 8.88 | -77.1% |
| 2008 | 1.11 | -87.5% |
| 2009 | 6.66 | +500.0% |
| 2010 | 1.11 | -83.3% |
| 2011 | 9.99 | +800.0% |
| 2012 | 1.11 | -88.9% |
| 2013 | 216.45 | +19400.0% |
| 2014 | 5.55 | -97.4% |
| 2015 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 14.43 | — |
| 2019 | 3.33 | -76.9% |
| 2020 | 15.54 | +366.7% |
| 2021 | 1.11 | -92.9% |
| 2022 | 5.55 | +400.0% |
| 2023 | 8.88 | +60.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 358 | 7 | 1,085 | 7 |
| 1990s | 74.67 | 7 | 133 | 3 |
| 2000s | 95.28 | 0 | 672 | 10 |
| 2010s | 25.2 | 0 | 216.45 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.77 | 1.11 | 15.54 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
- 5 Madagascar 26.64 compare
- 6 Mali 16.65 compare
- 7 Central African Republic 15.54 compare
- 8 Kenya 8.88 compare
- 8 Yemen 8.88 compare
- 11 Afghanistan 6.66 compare
- 11 Côte d'Ivoire 6.66 compare
- 11 Indonesia 6.66 compare
- 11 Pakistan 6.66 compare
More reference data data for Somalia
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Burning - Crop residues 0.0115 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.3652 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2685 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure left on 11,072 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 1,054 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - Manure Management 42.62 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 42.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 11,478 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Manure applied 234.3 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Somalia?
- Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Somalia was 8.88 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 1,085 in 1989.
- What is the lowest number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2003.
- How does Somalia rank for number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region?
- Somalia ranks 8th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 95.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia 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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