Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses was 223 cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 2001–2023
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Congo, Democratic Republic of the is 223 cases, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 57.2% on the previous year and up 1,015.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 521 cases in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 cases, in 2001.
That places Congo, Democratic Republic of the 1st out of 173 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.
Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 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 | 13 cases | — |
| 2009 | 5 cases | -61.5% |
| 2010 | 18 cases | +260.0% |
| 2011 | 11 cases | -38.9% |
| 2012 | 17 cases | +54.5% |
| 2013 | 0 cases | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0 cases | — |
| 2015 | 0 cases | — |
| 2016 | 0 cases | — |
| 2017 | 22 cases | — |
| 2018 | 20 cases | -9.1% |
| 2019 | 88 cases | +340.0% |
| 2020 | 81 cases | -8.0% |
| 2021 | 28 cases | -65.4% |
| 2022 | 521 cases | +1760.7% |
| 2023 | 223 cases | -57.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2 cases | 0 cases | 13 cases | 9 |
| 2010s | 17.6 cases | 0 cases | 88 cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 213.25 cases | 28 cases | 521 cases | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 223 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 Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 521 cases in 2022.
- What is the lowest reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 cases in 2001.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 1st out of 173 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the 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.