Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in Tanzania

Tanzania: Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people was 0.0297 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
0.0297
World rank
23rd
of 199 countries
All-time high
23.98
in 1987
All-time low
0
in 1999
Years of data
43
1980–2023

Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in Tanzania, 1980–2023

05101520251980200120231980: 4.71981: 3.51982: 1.31983: 4.81984: 4.91985: 15.11986: 9.91987: 241988: 0.1611989: 0.1181990: 0.1141991: 0.1491992: 0.3261993: 0.0351994: 0.3041996: 0.2891997: 0.3151998: 21999: 02000: 02001: 02002: 02003: 02004: 02005: 02006: 02007: 02008: 02009: 02010: 02011: 02012: 02013: 02014: 02015: 02016: 02017: 02018: 02019: 02020: 02021: 02022: 02023: 0.03

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

Tanzania recorded 0.0297 for reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in 2023.

Over the whole period, reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in Tanzania peaked at 23.98 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1999.

That places Tanzania 23rd out of 199 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 6.84 0.1175 23.98 10
1990s 0.395 0 2.02 9
2000s 0 0 0 10
2010s 0 0 0 10
2020s 0.0074 0 0.0297 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in Tanzania?
Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in Tanzania was 0.0297 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people recorded in Tanzania?
The highest recorded value was 23.98 in 1987.
What is the lowest reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people recorded in Tanzania?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1999.
How does Tanzania rank for reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people?
Tanzania ranks 23rd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
Where does this Tanzania 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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Indicator
Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people
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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