Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses was 14 cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Central African Republic, 2001–2023
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cases.
Analysis
Central African Republic recorded 14 cases for reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in 2023.
The figure is up 133.3% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Central African Republic peaked at 21 cases in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 cases, in 2001.
Central African Republic ranks 7th of 173 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 cases | — |
| 2002 | 0 cases | — |
| 2003 | 0 cases | — |
| 2004 | 0 cases | — |
| 2005 | 0 cases | — |
| 2006 | 0 cases | — |
| 2007 | 0 cases | — |
| 2008 | 0 cases | — |
| 2009 | 0 cases | — |
| 2010 | 0 cases | — |
| 2011 | 0 cases | — |
| 2012 | 0 cases | — |
| 2013 | 0 cases | — |
| 2014 | 0 cases | — |
| 2015 | 0 cases | — |
| 2016 | 0 cases | — |
| 2017 | 0 cases | — |
| 2018 | 0 cases | — |
| 2019 | 21 cases | — |
| 2020 | 4 cases | -81.0% |
| 2021 | 0 cases | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 6 cases | — |
| 2023 | 14 cases | +133.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 cases | 0 cases | 0 cases | 9 |
| 2010s | 2.1 cases | 0 cases | 21 cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 6 cases | 0 cases | 14 cases | 4 |
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- Population ages 15-19, male, per capita 0.0611 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Central African Republic?
- Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Central African Republic was 14 cases in 2023, according to World Health Organization (2024) – processed by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 21 cases in 2019.
- What is the lowest reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 cases in 2001.
- How does Central African Republic rank for reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses?
- Central African Republic ranks 7th out of 173 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization (2024) – processed by Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Number of cases of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus detected in a given year.