Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: 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 Zimbabwe, 2001–2023
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cases.
Analysis
Zimbabwe recorded 1 cases for reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in 2023. That is the highest value across all 23 years on record.
Over the whole period, reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Zimbabwe peaked at 1 cases in 2023 and was at its lowest, 0 cases, in 2001.
Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe, 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 | 0 cases | — |
| 2020 | 0 cases | — |
| 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 cases | 0 cases | 0 cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.25 cases | 0 cases | 1 cases | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Zimbabwe?
- Reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses in Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 1 cases in 2023.
- What is the lowest reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 cases in 2001.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for reported cases of paralytic polio from vaccine-derived viruses?
- Zimbabwe ranks 19th out of 173 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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About this data
Number of cases of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus detected in a given year.