Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in Zambia
Zambia: Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people was 0.0486 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0.0486
World rank
22nd
of 199 countries
All-time high
72.74
in 1981
All-time low
0
in 1996
Years of data
43
1980–2023
Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in Zambia, 1980–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in Zambia is 0.0486, measured in 2023.
Over the whole period, reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in Zambia peaked at 72.74 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1996.
That places Zambia 22nd 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 28.33 | 6.27 | 72.74 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.91 | 0 | 44.73 | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.0485 | 0 | 0.2943 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0109 | 0 | 0.1088 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0122 | 0 | 0.0486 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in Zambia?
- Reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people in Zambia was 0.0486 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 72.74 in 1981.
- What is the lowest reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1996.
- How does Zambia rank for reported paralytic polio cases per 1 million people?
- Zambia ranks 22nd out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Zambia 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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