Cases of paralytic polio from wild vs vaccine derived viruses in South Sudan
South Sudan: Cases of paralytic polio from wild vs vaccine derived viruses was 3 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3
World rank
14th
of 173 countries
All-time high
50
in 2020
All-time low
0
in 2012
Years of data
12
2012–2023
Cases of paralytic polio from wild vs vaccine derived viruses in South Sudan, 2012–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded 3 for cases of paralytic polio from wild vs vaccine derived viruses in 2023.
Over the whole period, cases of paralytic polio from wild vs vaccine derived viruses in South Sudan peaked at 50 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2012.
That places South Sudan 14th 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 wild vs vaccine derived viruses in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 2 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 50 | — |
| 2021 | 9 | -82.0% |
| 2022 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 3 | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.25 | 0 | 2 | 8 |
| 2020s | 15.5 | 0 | 50 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is cases of paralytic polio from wild vs vaccine derived viruses in South Sudan?
- Cases of paralytic polio from wild vs vaccine derived viruses in South Sudan was 3 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest cases of paralytic polio from wild vs vaccine derived viruses recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 50 in 2020.
- What is the lowest cases of paralytic polio from wild vs vaccine derived viruses recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2012.
- How does South Sudan rank for cases of paralytic polio from wild vs 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Cases of paralytic polio from wild vs vaccine derived viruses. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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