Cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses in Mozambique
Mozambique: Cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses was 5 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses in Mozambique, 2001–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Mozambique recorded 5 for cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses in 2023.
The figure is down 80.8% on the previous year and up 400.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses in Mozambique peaked at 26 in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2001.
That places Mozambique 13th 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 Mozambique, 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 | 2 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | 26 | +1200.0% |
| 2023 | 5 | -80.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.3 | 0 | 2 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8.25 | 0 | 26 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 11 Cote d'Ivoire 6 compare
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses in Mozambique?
- Cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses in Mozambique was 5 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 26 in 2022.
- What is the lowest cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2001.
- How does Mozambique rank for cases of paralytic polio from vaccine derived viruses?
- Mozambique ranks 13th out of 173 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Mozambique 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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