Share of potential polio cases tested and reported to the WHO in Israel
Israel: Share of potential polio cases tested and reported to the WHO was 36.0% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Share of potential polio cases tested and reported to the WHO in Israel, 2001–2023
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in %.
Analysis
The most recent figure for share of potential polio cases tested and reported to the who in Israel is 36.0%, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 41.0% on the previous year and down 28.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of potential polio cases tested and reported to the who in Israel peaked at 81.0% in 2014 and was at its lowest, 0.0%, in 2010.
That places Israel 112th out of 173 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Share of potential polio cases tested and reported to the WHO in Israel, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 28.0% | — |
| 2002 | 40.0% | +42.9% |
| 2003 | 38.0% | -5.0% |
| 2004 | 33.0% | -13.2% |
| 2005 | 33.0% | +0.0% |
| 2006 | 6.0% | -81.8% |
| 2007 | 11.0% | +83.3% |
| 2008 | 13.0% | +18.2% |
| 2009 | 16.0% | +23.1% |
| 2010 | 0.0% | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 17.0% | — |
| 2012 | 20.0% | +17.6% |
| 2013 | 50.0% | +150.0% |
| 2014 | 81.0% | +62.0% |
| 2015 | 44.0% | -45.7% |
| 2016 | 65.0% | +47.7% |
| 2017 | 37.0% | -43.1% |
| 2018 | 56.0% | +51.4% |
| 2019 | 41.0% | -26.8% |
| 2020 | 38.0% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | 29.0% | -23.7% |
| 2022 | 61.0% | +110.3% |
| 2023 | 36.0% | -41.0% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 36.0% is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 92.0%, 39% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 24.2% | 6.0% | 40.0% | 9 |
| 2010s | 41.1% | 0.0% | 81.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 41.0% | 29.0% | 61.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Israel
More reference data data for Israel
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 0.3364 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 0.719 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.0191 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - Agricultural Soils 0.719 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure applied to Soils 0.2959 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 0.1891 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 1.78 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 3.5 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 0.104 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of potential polio cases tested and reported to the who in Israel?
- Share of potential polio cases tested and reported to the who in Israel was 36.0% in 2023, according to World Health Organization (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest share of potential polio cases tested and reported to the who recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 81.0% in 2014.
- What is the lowest share of potential polio cases tested and reported to the who recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0% in 2010.
- How does Israel rank for share of potential polio cases tested and reported to the who?
- Israel ranks 112th out of 173 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of potential polio cases tested and reported to the who rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is down 28.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Share of potential polio cases tested and reported to the WHO. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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