Cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses in Kenya
Kenya: Cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses was 8 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
8
World rank
8th
of 173 countries
All-time high
8
in 2023
All-time low
0
in 2001
Years of data
23
2001–2023
Cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses in Kenya, 2001–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses in Kenya stood at 8. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Over the whole period, cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses in Kenya peaked at 8 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2001.
Kenya ranks 8th 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.
Cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses in Kenya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 3 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 8 | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
- 5 Madagascar 24 compare
- 6 Mali 15 compare
- 7 Central African Republic 14 compare
- 8 Somalia 8 compare
- 8 Yemen 8 compare
- 11 Cote d'Ivoire 6 compare
- 11 Indonesia 6 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses in Kenya?
- Cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses in Kenya was 8 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 8 in 2023.
- What is the lowest cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2001.
- How does Kenya rank for cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses?
- Kenya ranks 8th out of 173 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Kenya 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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