Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in South Sudan
South Sudan: Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses was 3 cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in South Sudan, 2012–2023
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cases.
Analysis
In 2023, reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in South Sudan stood at 3 cases.
Over the whole period, reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in South Sudan peaked at 50 cases in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 cases, in 2012.
South Sudan ranks 14th 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 South Sudan, year by year
| Year | cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 cases | — |
| 2013 | 0 cases | — |
| 2014 | 2 cases | — |
| 2015 | 0 cases | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 cases | — |
| 2017 | 0 cases | — |
| 2018 | 0 cases | — |
| 2019 | 0 cases | — |
| 2020 | 50 cases | — |
| 2021 | 9 cases | -82.0% |
| 2022 | 0 cases | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 3 cases | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.25 cases | 0 cases | 2 cases | 8 |
| 2020s | 15.5 cases | 0 cases | 50 cases | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 11 Côte d'Ivoire 6 cases compare
- 11 Indonesia 6 cases compare
- 13 Mozambique 5 cases compare
- 14 Benin 3 cases compare
- 14 Burkina Faso 3 cases compare
- 17 Niger 2 cases compare
- 17 Tanzania, United Republic of 2 cases compare
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.47 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.665 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 12,029 deaths (2100)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,347 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 123 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 123 deaths (2026)
- Population ages 55-59, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per capita 0.0186 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, annual growth rate 5.56 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in South Sudan?
- Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in South Sudan was 3 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 South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 50 cases in 2020.
- What is the lowest reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 cases in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses?
- South Sudan ranks 14th out of 173 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this South Sudan 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.