Share of potential polio cases tested and reported to the WHO in Kenya
Kenya: Share of potential polio cases tested and reported to the WHO was 89.0% in 2023. ▬ Flat
Share of potential polio cases tested and reported to the WHO in Kenya, 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 Kenya is 89.0%, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.1% on the previous year and up 11.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, share of potential polio cases tested and reported to the who in Kenya peaked at 94.0% in 2005 and was at its lowest, 65.0%, in 2001.
That places Kenya 59th out of 173 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
Share of potential polio cases tested and reported to the WHO in Kenya, year by year
| Year | % | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 65.0% | — |
| 2002 | 77.0% | +18.5% |
| 2003 | 84.0% | +9.1% |
| 2004 | 93.0% | +10.7% |
| 2005 | 94.0% | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 93.0% | -1.1% |
| 2007 | 85.0% | -8.6% |
| 2008 | 85.0% | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 83.0% | -2.4% |
| 2010 | 89.0% | +7.2% |
| 2011 | 84.0% | -5.6% |
| 2012 | 91.0% | +8.3% |
| 2013 | 80.0% | -12.1% |
| 2014 | 89.0% | +11.2% |
| 2015 | 86.0% | -3.4% |
| 2016 | 90.0% | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 87.0% | -3.3% |
| 2018 | 69.0% | -20.7% |
| 2019 | 93.0% | +34.8% |
| 2020 | 75.0% | -19.4% |
| 2021 | 72.0% | -4.0% |
| 2022 | 88.0% | +22.2% |
| 2023 | 89.0% | +1.1% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 89.0% is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 88.0%, 1.0× the median. (44 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 89.0% is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 88.5%, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 84.3% | 65.0% | 94.0% | 9 |
| 2010s | 85.8% | 69.0% | 93.0% | 10 |
| 2020s | 81.0% | 72.0% | 89.0% | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More reference data data for Kenya
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- Emission Totals - Indirect emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 14.55 (2050)
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- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure Management 1.1 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Manure left on Pasture 58.05 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - IPCC Agriculture 68.95 (2050)
- Emission Totals - Emissions (N2O) - Crop Residues 2.05 (2050)
Frequently asked questions
- What is share of potential polio cases tested and reported to the who in Kenya?
- Share of potential polio cases tested and reported to the who in Kenya was 89.0% 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 Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 94.0% in 2005.
- What is the lowest share of potential polio cases tested and reported to the who recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 65.0% in 2001.
- How does Kenya rank for share of potential polio cases tested and reported to the who?
- Kenya ranks 59th out of 173 countries with data for 2023.
- Is share of potential polio cases tested and reported to the who rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is up 11.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is flat.
- Where does this Kenya 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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