Reported cases of paralytic polio in Madagascar
Madagascar: Reported cases of paralytic polio was 24 cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of paralytic polio in Madagascar, 1980–2023
Source: World Health Organization (2019); World Health Organization (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cases.
Analysis
Madagascar recorded 24 cases for reported cases of paralytic polio in 2023.
That represents a change of up 50.0% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, reported cases of paralytic polio in Madagascar peaked at 73 cases in 1983 and was at its lowest, 0 cases, in 1995.
That places Madagascar 5th out of 199 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 42.3 cases | 21 cases | 73 cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 11.6 cases | 0 cases | 39 cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.8 cases | 0 cases | 4 cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.1 cases | 0 cases | 10 cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 14 cases | 2 cases | 24 cases | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of paralytic polio in Madagascar?
- Reported cases of paralytic polio in Madagascar was 24 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 Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 73 cases in 1983.
- What is the lowest reported cases of paralytic polio recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 cases in 1995.
- How does Madagascar rank for reported cases of paralytic polio?
- Madagascar ranks 5th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Madagascar 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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About this data
The sum of wild poliovirus cases and circulating vaccine derived poliovirus cases.