Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Yemen
Yemen: Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses was 8 cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Yemen, 2001–2023
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 Yemen stood at 8 cases.
The figure is down 95.0% on the previous year and up 700.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Yemen peaked at 160 cases in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 cases, in 2001.
That places Yemen 8th 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.
Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Yemen, 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 | 0 cases | — |
| 2010 | 0 cases | — |
| 2011 | 9 cases | — |
| 2012 | 2 cases | -77.8% |
| 2013 | 1 cases | -50.0% |
| 2014 | 0 cases | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0 cases | — |
| 2016 | 0 cases | — |
| 2017 | 0 cases | — |
| 2018 | 0 cases | — |
| 2019 | 1 cases | — |
| 2020 | 31 cases | +3000.0% |
| 2021 | 59 cases | +90.3% |
| 2022 | 160 cases | +171.2% |
| 2023 | 8 cases | -95.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 cases | 0 cases | 0 cases | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.3 cases | 0 cases | 9 cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 64.5 cases | 8 cases | 160 cases | 4 |
Countries ranked near Yemen
- 5 Madagascar 24 cases compare
- 6 Mali 15 cases compare
- 7 Central African Republic 14 cases compare
- 8 Kenya 8 cases compare
- 8 Somalia 8 cases compare
- 11 Côte d'Ivoire 6 cases compare
- 11 Indonesia 6 cases compare
More health data for Yemen
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.94 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 809.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 9,603 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 40-44, male, annual growth rate 5.02 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 40-44, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Population ages 40-44, male, per capita 0.0258 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 45-49, female, annual growth rate 5.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 45-49, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Population ages 45-49, female, per capita 0.0188 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Yemen?
- Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Yemen was 8 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 Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 160 cases in 2022.
- What is the lowest reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 cases in 2001.
- How does Yemen rank for reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses?
- Yemen ranks 8th out of 173 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is up 700.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen 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.