Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in Mauritania
Mauritania: Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people was 0.2056 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in Mauritania, 1980–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in Mauritania is 0.2056, measured in 2023.
Over the whole period, reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in Mauritania peaked at 105.53 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1996.
That places Mauritania 13th out of 199 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.
Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in Mauritania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 105.53 | — |
| 1981 | 5.8 | -94.5% |
| 1982 | 11.26 | +94.2% |
| 1983 | 33.41 | +196.6% |
| 1984 | 46 | +37.7% |
| 1985 | 80.74 | +75.5% |
| 1986 | 56.17 | -30.4% |
| 1987 | 37.28 | -33.6% |
| 1988 | 8.92 | -76.1% |
| 1989 | 9.72 | +9.0% |
| 1990 | 3.49 | -64.1% |
| 1991 | 25.17 | +621.2% |
| 1992 | 11.64 | -53.7% |
| 1993 | 7.15 | -38.6% |
| 1994 | 6.05 | -15.5% |
| 1995 | 2.1 | -65.3% |
| 1996 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 2.01 | — |
| 1998 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 2.67 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 0.3621 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 3.91 | — |
| 2010 | 1.46 | -62.6% |
| 2011 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0.2056 | — |
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in Mauritania changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +621.2% | 3.49 | 25.17 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 39.48 | 5.8 | 105.53 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.03 | 0 | 25.17 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.4275 | 0 | 3.91 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.1462 | 0 | 1.46 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0514 | 0 | 0.2056 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mauritania
- 10 Yemen 0.2322 compare
- 11 Benin 0.2188 compare
- 12 Cote d'Ivoire 0.2078 compare
- 14 Mozambique 0.1475 compare
- 15 Kenya 0.1452 compare
- 16 Afghanistan 0.142 compare
More reference data data for Mauritania
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.0975 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 3.86 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0216 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 3.98 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.327 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1337 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 14.4 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.99 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.1178 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in Mauritania?
- Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in Mauritania was 0.2056 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people recorded in Mauritania?
- The highest recorded value was 105.53 in 1980.
- What is the lowest reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people recorded in Mauritania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1996.
- How does Mauritania rank for reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people?
- Mauritania ranks 13th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Mauritania data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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