Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Zambia
Zambia: Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses was 1 cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Zambia, 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 Zambia stood at 1 cases.
Over the whole period, reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Zambia peaked at 2 cases in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 cases, in 2001.
Zambia ranks 19th of 173 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
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 Zambia, 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 | 0 cases | — |
| 2012 | 0 cases | — |
| 2013 | 0 cases | — |
| 2014 | 0 cases | — |
| 2015 | 0 cases | — |
| 2016 | 0 cases | — |
| 2017 | 0 cases | — |
| 2018 | 0 cases | — |
| 2019 | 2 cases | — |
| 2020 | 0 cases | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 0 cases | — |
| 2022 | 0 cases | — |
| 2023 | 1 cases | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 cases | 0 cases | 0 cases | 9 |
| 2010s | 0.2 cases | 0 cases | 2 cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.25 cases | 0 cases | 1 cases | 4 |
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More health data for Zambia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7971 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 809.3 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 8,894 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 50-54, male, annual growth rate 6.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per capita 0.0144 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, annual growth rate 5.72 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per capita 0.0109 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Zambia?
- Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Zambia was 1 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 Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 2 cases in 2019.
- What is the lowest reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 cases in 2001.
- How does Zambia rank for reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses?
- Zambia ranks 19th out of 173 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Zambia 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.