Malawi vs World: Number of reported cases of poliomyelitis by wild poliovirus

Malawi
0
in 2023
World
12
in 2023
Malawi rank
3rd
World rank
1st

Number of reported cases of poliomyelitis by wild poliovirus over time

  • Malawi
  • World
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How they compare

World currently reports 12 against 0 in Malawi, a difference of 12.

Across all 8 years both countries report, World has been ahead every year.

Malawi ranks 3rd and World ranks 1st of 182 countries.

World has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade Malawi World Difference Ahead
2010s 0 67 67 World
2020s 0.25 47 46.75 World

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher number of reported cases of poliomyelitis by wild poliovirus, Malawi or World?
World, at 12 against 0 in Malawi as of 2023.
What is the difference in number of reported cases of poliomyelitis by wild poliovirus between Malawi and World?
12, with World ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for Malawi and World?
8 years are reported by both, from 2016 to 2023.
How do Malawi and World rank globally for number of reported cases of poliomyelitis by wild poliovirus?
Malawi ranks 3rd and World ranks 1st of 182 countries.
Where does this data come from?
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Number of reported cases of poliomyelitis by wild poliovirus (WPV). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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Indicator
Number of reported cases of poliomyelitis by wild poliovirus (WPV)
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
197 places, 1,576 data points, 2016–2023
Last refreshed