Reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally in Somalia
Somalia: Reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally was 8 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
8
Change on year
up 60.0%
World rank
8th
of 196 countries
All-time high
195
in 2013
All-time low
0
in 2003
Years of data
34
1983–2023
Reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally in Somalia, 1983–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally in Somalia stood at 8.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 60.0% on the previous year and down 95.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally in Somalia peaked at 195 in 2013 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2003.
That places Somalia 8th out of 196 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 vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally in Somalia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 70 | — |
| 1984 | 19 | -72.9% |
| 1985 | 6 | -68.4% |
| 1986 | 1 | -83.3% |
| 1987 | 53 | +5200.0% |
| 1988 | 54 | +1.9% |
| 1989 | 155 | +187.0% |
| 1997 | 1 | -99.4% |
| 1998 | 12 | +1100.0% |
| 1999 | 19 | +58.3% |
| 2000 | 96 | +405.3% |
| 2001 | 7 | -92.7% |
| 2002 | 3 | -57.1% |
| 2003 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 185 | — |
| 2006 | 35 | -81.1% |
| 2007 | 8 | -77.1% |
| 2008 | 1 | -87.5% |
| 2009 | 6 | +500.0% |
| 2010 | 1 | -83.3% |
| 2011 | 9 | +800.0% |
| 2012 | 1 | -88.9% |
| 2013 | 195 | +19400.0% |
| 2014 | 5 | -97.4% |
| 2015 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 13 | — |
| 2019 | 3 | -76.9% |
| 2020 | 14 | +366.7% |
| 2021 | 1 | -92.9% |
| 2022 | 5 | +400.0% |
| 2023 | 8 | +60.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 51.14 | 1 | 155 | 7 |
| 1990s | 10.67 | 1 | 19 | 3 |
| 2000s | 34.1 | 0 | 185 | 10 |
| 2010s | 22.7 | 0 | 195 | 10 |
| 2020s | 7 | 1 | 14 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Somalia
- 5 Madagascar 24 compare
- 6 Mali 15 compare
- 7 Central African Republic 14 compare
- 8 Kenya 8 compare
- 8 Yemen 8 compare
- 11 Afghanistan 6 compare
- 11 Côte d'Ivoire 6 compare
- 11 Indonesia 6 compare
- 11 Pakistan 6 compare
More reference data data for Somalia
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CH4) - IPCC Agriculture 1,054 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - Burning - Crop 3.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 10.39 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 42.94 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 10.71 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.2685 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (CO2eq) from N2O (AR5) - IPCC Agriculture 11,478 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 41.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 43.31 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.8842 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally in Somalia?
- Reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally in Somalia was 8 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally recorded in Somalia?
- The highest recorded value was 195 in 2013.
- What is the lowest reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally recorded in Somalia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2003.
- How does Somalia rank for reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally?
- Somalia ranks 8th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally rising or falling in Somalia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 95.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Somalia data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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