Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: 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
644
in 1986
All-time low
0
in 1990
Years of data
44
1980–2023

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

02004006001980200120231980: 2241981: 1961982: 631983: 211984: 281985: 4831986: 6441987: 351988: 281989: 71990: 01991: 01992: 01993: 01994: 351995: 71996: 71997: 211998: 1191999: 142000: 02001: 02002: 02003: 02004: 02005: 02006: 02007: 02008: 02009: 02010: 02011: 02012: 02013: 02014: 02015: 02016: 02017: 02018: 02019: 02020: 02021: 02022: 02023: 1.1

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Zimbabwe recorded 1.11 for number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in 2023.

Over the whole period, number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Zimbabwe peaked at 644 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1990.

That places Zimbabwe 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 172.9 7 644 10
1990s 20.3 0 119 10
2000s 0 0 0 10
2010s 0 0 0 10
2020s 0.2775 0 1.11 4

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  43. 26 Czechia 0
  44. 26 Denmark 0 compare
  45. 26 Djibouti 0 compare
  46. 26 Dominica 0
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  54. 26 Estonia 0
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  57. 26 Fiji 0
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  107. 26 Montenegro 0
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  135. 26 Saint Lucia 0
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  140. 26 Saudi Arabia 0 compare
  141. 26 Senegal 0 compare
  142. 26 Serbia 0 compare
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  145. 26 Singapore 0 compare
  146. 26 Slovakia 0
  147. 26 Slovenia 0
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Frequently asked questions

What is number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Zimbabwe?
Number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region in Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
The highest recorded value was 644 in 1986.
What is the lowest number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region recorded in Zimbabwe?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1990.
How does Zimbabwe rank for number of estimated paralytic polio cases by world region?
Zimbabwe ranks 23rd out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Where does this Zimbabwe 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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