Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Zambia
Zambia: Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region was 1.11 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
1.11
World rank
23rd
of 196 countries
All-time high
3,003
in 1981
All-time low
0
in 1996
Years of data
43
1980–2023
Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Zambia, 1980–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Zambia stood at 1.11.
Over the whole period, number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Zambia peaked at 3,003 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1996.
That places Zambia 23rd 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1,932 | — |
| 1981 | 3,003 | +55.4% |
| 1982 | 1,701 | -43.4% |
| 1983 | 1,274 | -25.1% |
| 1984 | 1,239 | -2.7% |
| 1985 | 896 | -27.7% |
| 1986 | 938 | +4.7% |
| 1987 | 483 | -48.5% |
| 1988 | 595 | +23.2% |
| 1989 | 329 | -44.7% |
| 1990 | 553 | +68.1% |
| 1992 | 35 | -93.7% |
| 1993 | 2,590 | +7300.0% |
| 1994 | 98 | -96.2% |
| 1995 | 42 | -57.1% |
| 1996 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 35 | — |
| 1998 | 42 | +20.0% |
| 1999 | 203 | +383.3% |
| 2000 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 6 | — |
| 2002 | 4 | -33.3% |
| 2003 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 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 | 2.22 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 1.11 | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1,239 | 329 | 3,003 | 10 |
| 1990s | 399.78 | 0 | 2,590 | 9 |
| 2000s | 1 | 0 | 6 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.222 | 0 | 2.22 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.2775 | 0 | 1.11 | 4 |
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More reference data data for Zambia
- Spring temperature anomalies -0.0386 (2026)
- Summer temperature anomalies -0.018 (2026)
- Country level monthly temperature anomalies 0.3261 (2026)
- Exchange rate, new LCU per USD extended backward, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Exchange rate, old LCU per USD extended forward, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Official exchange rate, LCU per USD, period average 19.51 (2026)
- Universal right to vote in practice 2 (2025)
- Autumn temperature anomalies 0.5273 (2025)
- Winter temperature anomalies -0.2981 (2025)
- Consumer price index 483.32 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Zambia?
- Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Zambia was 1.11 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 3,003 in 1981.
- What is the lowest number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1996.
- How does Zambia rank for number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region?
- Zambia ranks 23rd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Zambia 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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