Reported cases of paralytic polio from wild vs. vaccine-derived polioviruses in Zambia
Zambia: Reported cases of paralytic polio from wild vs. vaccine-derived polioviruses was 1 cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of paralytic polio from wild vs. vaccine-derived polioviruses in Zambia, 2001–2023
Source: World Health Organization (2024) – processed by Our World in Data. Measured in cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of paralytic polio from wild vs. vaccine-derived polioviruses in Zambia is 1 cases, measured in 2023.
Over the whole period, reported cases of paralytic polio from wild vs. vaccine-derived polioviruses in Zambia peaked at 2 cases in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 cases, in 2001.
That places Zambia 19th out of 173 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 wild vs. vaccine-derived polioviruses 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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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of paralytic polio from wild vs. vaccine-derived polioviruses in Zambia?
- Reported cases of paralytic polio from wild vs. vaccine-derived polioviruses 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 wild vs. vaccine-derived polioviruses recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 2 cases in 2019.
- What is the lowest reported cases of paralytic polio from wild vs. vaccine-derived polioviruses recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 cases in 2001.
- How does Zambia rank for reported cases of paralytic polio from wild vs. vaccine-derived polioviruses?
- 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 wild vs. vaccine-derived polioviruses. 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.