Reported cases of paralytic polio in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Reported cases of paralytic polio was 1 cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of paralytic polio in Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe stood at 1 cases.
Over the whole period, reported cases of paralytic polio in Zimbabwe peaked at 92 cases in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0 cases, in 1990.
That places Zimbabwe 21st 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 | 24.7 cases | 1 cases | 92 cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.9 cases | 0 cases | 17 cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 cases | 0 cases | 0 cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 cases | 0 cases | 0 cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.25 cases | 0 cases | 1 cases | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of paralytic polio in Zimbabwe?
- Reported cases of paralytic polio in Zimbabwe was 1 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 92 cases in 1986.
- What is the lowest reported cases of paralytic polio recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 cases in 1990.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for reported cases of paralytic polio?
- Zimbabwe ranks 21st out of 199 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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.