Reported cases of paralytic polio in Chile
Chile: Reported cases of paralytic polio was 0 cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0 cases
World rank
26th
of 199 countries
All-time high
3 cases
in 1986
All-time low
0 cases
in 1980
Years of data
44
1980–2023
Reported cases of paralytic polio in Chile, 1980–2023
Source: World Health Organization (2019); World Health Organization (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cases.
Analysis
In 2023, reported cases of paralytic polio in Chile stood at 0 cases. That is the lowest value across all 44 years on record.
Over the whole period, reported cases of paralytic polio in Chile peaked at 3 cases in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0 cases, in 1980.
That places Chile 26th out of 199 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 0.3 cases | 0 cases | 3 cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 cases | 0 cases | 0 cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 cases | 0 cases | 0 cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 cases | 0 cases | 0 cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 cases | 0 cases | 0 cases | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of paralytic polio in Chile?
- Reported cases of paralytic polio in Chile was 0 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 recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 3 cases in 1986.
- What is the lowest reported cases of paralytic polio recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 cases in 1980.
- How does Chile rank for reported cases of paralytic polio?
- Chile ranks 26th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Chile 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. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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The sum of wild poliovirus cases and circulating vaccine derived poliovirus cases.