Reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally in South Sudan

South Sudan: Reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally was 3 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
3
World rank
16th
of 196 countries
All-time high
50
in 2020
All-time low
0
in 2000
Years of data
13
2000–2023

Reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally in South Sudan, 2000–2023

010203040502000201120232000: 02012: 02013: 02014: 22015: 02016: 02017: 02018: 02019: 02020: 502021: 92022: 02023: 3

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally in South Sudan stood at 3.

Over the whole period, reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally in South Sudan peaked at 50 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2000.

That places South Sudan 16th 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 South Sudan, year by year

Annual values for Reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally in South Sudan, 2000 to 2023.
Year Value Change
2000 0
2012 0
2013 0
2014 2
2015 0 -100.0%
2016 0
2017 0
2018 0
2019 0
2020 50
2021 9 -82.0%
2022 0 -100.0%
2023 3

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2000s 0 0 0 1
2010s 0.25 0 2 8
2020s 15.5 0 50 4

Countries ranked near South Sudan

  1. 15 Mozambique 5 compare
  2. 16 Benin 3 compare
  3. 16 Burkina Faso 3 compare
  4. 19 Niger 2 compare
  5. 19 Tanzania, United Republic of 2 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally in South Sudan?
Reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally in South Sudan was 3 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally recorded in South Sudan?
The highest recorded value was 50 in 2020.
What is the lowest reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally recorded in South Sudan?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2000.
How does South Sudan rank for reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally?
South Sudan ranks 16th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
Where does this South Sudan 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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Reported vs estimated total number of paralytic polio cases globally
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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