Reported cases of paralytic polio by world region in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Reported cases of paralytic polio by world region was 14 cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of paralytic polio by world region in Central African Republic, 1980–2023
Source: World Health Organization (2019); World Health Organization (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of paralytic polio by world region in Central African Republic is 14 cases, measured in 2023.
The figure is up 133.3% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, reported cases of paralytic polio by world region in Central African Republic peaked at 176 cases in 1984 and was at its lowest, 0 cases, in 2001.
Central African Republic ranks 7th of 199 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of paralytic polio by world region in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 21 cases | — |
| 1981 | 149 cases | +609.5% |
| 1982 | 69 cases | -53.7% |
| 1983 | 70 cases | +1.4% |
| 1984 | 176 cases | +151.4% |
| 1985 | 63 cases | -64.2% |
| 1986 | 95 cases | +50.8% |
| 1987 | 52 cases | -45.3% |
| 1988 | 54 cases | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 43 cases | -20.4% |
| 1990 | 28 cases | -34.9% |
| 1991 | 10 cases | -64.3% |
| 1992 | 2 cases | -80.0% |
| 1993 | 11 cases | +450.0% |
| 1994 | 32 cases | +190.9% |
| 1995 | 4 cases | -87.5% |
| 1996 | 3 cases | -25.0% |
| 1997 | 10 cases | +233.3% |
| 1998 | 6 cases | -40.0% |
| 1999 | 18 cases | +200.0% |
| 2000 | 3 cases | -83.3% |
| 2001 | 0 cases | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0 cases | — |
| 2003 | 1 cases | — |
| 2004 | 30 cases | +2900.0% |
| 2005 | 0 cases | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 0 cases | — |
| 2007 | 0 cases | — |
| 2008 | 3 cases | — |
| 2009 | 14 cases | +366.7% |
| 2010 | 0 cases | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 4 cases | — |
| 2012 | 0 cases | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 0 cases | — |
| 2014 | 0 cases | — |
| 2015 | 0 cases | — |
| 2016 | 0 cases | — |
| 2017 | 0 cases | — |
| 2018 | 0 cases | — |
| 2019 | 21 cases | — |
| 2020 | 4 cases | -81.0% |
| 2021 | 0 cases | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 6 cases | — |
| 2023 | 14 cases | +133.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 79.2 cases | 21 cases | 176 cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.4 cases | 2 cases | 32 cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 5.1 cases | 0 cases | 30 cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.5 cases | 0 cases | 21 cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 6 cases | 0 cases | 14 cases | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of paralytic polio by world region in Central African Republic?
- Reported cases of paralytic polio by world region in Central African Republic was 14 cases in 2023, according to World Health Organization (2019); World Health Organization (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of paralytic polio by world region recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 176 cases in 1984.
- What is the lowest reported cases of paralytic polio by world region recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 cases in 2001.
- How does Central African Republic rank for reported cases of paralytic polio by world region?
- Central African Republic ranks 7th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2019); World Health Organization (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of paralytic polio by world region. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Sum of wild poliovirus cases and circulating vaccine derived poliovirus cases.