The number of reported paralytic polio cases in United States
United States: The number of reported paralytic polio cases was 0 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
0
Change on year
down 100.0%
World rank
26th
of 199 countries
All-time high
15
in 1983
All-time low
0
in 1987
Years of data
44
1980–2023
The number of reported paralytic polio cases in United States, 1980–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United States recorded 0 for the number of reported paralytic polio cases in 2023. That is the lowest value across all 44 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 100.0% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, the number of reported paralytic polio cases in United States peaked at 15 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1987.
That places United States 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 | 6.1 | 0 | 15 | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.25 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the number of reported paralytic polio cases in United States?
- The number of reported paralytic polio cases in United States was 0 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest the number of reported paralytic polio cases recorded in United States?
- The highest recorded value was 15 in 1983.
- What is the lowest the number of reported paralytic polio cases recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1987.
- How does United States rank for the number of reported paralytic polio cases?
- United States ranks 26th out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this United States data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of The number of reported paralytic polio cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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