Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Guinea
Guinea: Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses was 47 cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Guinea, 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 Guinea is 47 cases, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Over the whole period, reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Guinea peaked at 47 cases in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 cases, in 2001.
Guinea ranks 4th 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 Guinea, 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 | 1 cases | — |
| 2010 | 0 cases | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 0 cases | — |
| 2012 | 0 cases | — |
| 2013 | 0 cases | — |
| 2014 | 1 cases | — |
| 2015 | 7 cases | +600.0% |
| 2016 | 0 cases | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 0 cases | — |
| 2018 | 0 cases | — |
| 2019 | 0 cases | — |
| 2020 | 44 cases | — |
| 2021 | 6 cases | -86.4% |
| 2022 | 0 cases | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 47 cases | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0.1111 cases | 0 cases | 1 cases | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.8 cases | 0 cases | 7 cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 24.25 cases | 0 cases | 47 cases | 4 |
Countries ranked near Guinea
- 1 Democratic Republic of Congo 223 cases compare
- 2 Nigeria 87 cases compare
- 3 Chad 55 cases compare
- 5 Madagascar 24 cases compare
- 6 Mali 15 cases compare
- 7 Central African Republic 14 cases compare
More health data for Guinea
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.65 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8529 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,123 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 11,190 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 75-79, female, annual growth rate 2.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, female, per capita 0.0036 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, annual growth rate 2.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 75-79, male, per capita 0.0025 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Guinea?
- Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Guinea was 47 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 Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 47 cases in 2023.
- What is the lowest reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses recorded in Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 cases in 2001.
- How does Guinea rank for reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses?
- Guinea ranks 4th out of 173 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Guinea 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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About this data
Number of cases of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus detected in a given year.