Cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses was 223 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses in Democratic Republic of Congo, 2001–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses in Democratic Republic of Congo is 223, 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, cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 521 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2001.
That places Democratic Republic of Congo 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.
Cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 13 | — |
| 2009 | 5 | -61.5% |
| 2010 | 18 | +260.0% |
| 2011 | 11 | -38.9% |
| 2012 | 17 | +54.5% |
| 2013 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 22 | — |
| 2018 | 20 | -9.1% |
| 2019 | 88 | +340.0% |
| 2020 | 81 | -8.0% |
| 2021 | 28 | -65.4% |
| 2022 | 521 | +1760.7% |
| 2023 | 223 | -57.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 2 | 0 | 13 | 9 |
| 2010s | 17.6 | 0 | 88 | 10 |
| 2020s | 213.25 | 28 | 521 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses in Democratic Republic of Congo was 223 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 521 in 2022.
- What is the lowest cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2001.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 1st out of 173 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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