Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in United States
United States: Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people was 0 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0
Change on year
down 100.0%
World rank
26th
of 196 countries
All-time high
0.0651
in 1983
All-time low
0
in 1987
Years of data
44
1980–2023
Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in United States, 1980–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in United States is 0, measured in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 44 years on record.
That represents a change of down 100.0% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in United States peaked at 0.0651 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1987.
That places United States 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.0265 | 0 | 0.0651 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0007 | 0 | 0.003 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in United States?
- Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in United States was 0 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0651 in 1983.
- What is the lowest reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1987.
- How does United States rank for reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people?
- United States ranks 26th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this United States 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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