Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in South Africa
South Africa: Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people was 0 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0
World rank
26th
of 196 countries
All-time high
15.5
in 1982
All-time low
0
in 1991
Years of data
44
1980–2023
Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in South Africa, 1980–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in South Africa stood at 0. That is the lowest value across all 44 years on record.
Over the whole period, reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in South Africa peaked at 15.5 in 1982 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1991.
That places South Africa 26th 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.
Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 3.8 | — |
| 1981 | 4.2 | +10.5% |
| 1982 | 15.5 | +269.1% |
| 1983 | 2.89 | -81.4% |
| 1984 | 2.17 | -25.0% |
| 1985 | 2.13 | -1.5% |
| 1986 | 1.18 | -44.9% |
| 1987 | 0.6922 | -41.1% |
| 1988 | 4.65 | +572.3% |
| 1989 | 0.362 | -92.2% |
| 1990 | 0.1254 | -65.4% |
| 1991 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0 | — |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 2.27 | — |
| 1999 | 0.0863 | -96.2% |
| 2000 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 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 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.76 | 0.362 | 15.5 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.248 | 0 | 2.27 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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- 26 Luxembourg 0
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- 26 Montenegro 0
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in South Africa?
- Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in South Africa was 0 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 15.5 in 1982.
- What is the lowest reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1991.
- How does South Africa rank for reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people?
- South Africa ranks 26th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this South Africa 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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