Number reported cases of cholera in Kuwait

Kuwait: Number reported cases of cholera was 5 in 2015. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2015)
5
World rank
62nd
of 117 countries
All-time high
133
in 1989
All-time low
1
in 1978
Years of data
13
1970–2015

Number reported cases of cholera in Kuwait, 1970–2015

0501001501970199220151970: 41975: 31976: 21977: 131978: 11979: 31981: 81985: 1131986: 381989: 1331993: 11997: 12015: 5

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for number reported cases of cholera in Kuwait is 5, measured in 2015.

Over the whole period, number reported cases of cholera in Kuwait peaked at 133 in 1989 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1978.

That places Kuwait 62nd out of 117 countries with data for 2015, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 4.33 1 13 6
1980s 73 8 133 4
1990s 1 1 1 2
2010s 5 5 5 1

Countries ranked near Kuwait

  1. 61 Morocco 6 compare
  2. 62 China 5 compare
  3. 62 Ecuador 5 compare
  4. 62 Oman 5 compare
  5. 62 Saudi Arabia 5 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is number reported cases of cholera in Kuwait?
Number reported cases of cholera in Kuwait was 5 in 2015, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest number reported cases of cholera recorded in Kuwait?
The highest recorded value was 133 in 1989.
What is the lowest number reported cases of cholera recorded in Kuwait?
The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1978.
How does Kuwait rank for number reported cases of cholera?
Kuwait ranks 62nd out of 117 countries with data for 2015.
Where does this Kuwait data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Number reported cases of cholera. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Number reported cases of cholera
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
117 places, 2,532 data points, 1949–2021
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