Number reported cases of cholera in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Number reported cases of cholera was 9 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
9
Change on year
down 60.9%
World rank
67th
of 119 countries
All-time high
49
in 2006
All-time low
1
in 1970
Years of data
43
1970–2024
Number reported cases of cholera in United Kingdom, 1970–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, number reported cases of cholera in United Kingdom stood at 9.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 60.9% on the previous year and down 35.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number reported cases of cholera in United Kingdom peaked at 49 in 2006 and was at its lowest, 1, in 1970.
United Kingdom ranks 67th of 119 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Number reported cases of cholera in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | 1 | — |
| 1971 | 3 | +200.0% |
| 1972 | 2 | -33.3% |
| 1973 | 5 | +150.0% |
| 1974 | 3 | -40.0% |
| 1975 | 1 | -66.7% |
| 1976 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1977 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 1980 | 6 | +200.0% |
| 1981 | 12 | +100.0% |
| 1982 | 1 | -91.7% |
| 1983 | 4 | +300.0% |
| 1984 | 5 | +25.0% |
| 1985 | 4 | -20.0% |
| 1986 | 11 | +175.0% |
| 1987 | 2 | -81.8% |
| 1988 | 10 | +400.0% |
| 1989 | 1 | -90.0% |
| 1990 | 6 | +500.0% |
| 1991 | 8 | +33.3% |
| 1992 | 5 | -37.5% |
| 1993 | 13 | +160.0% |
| 1994 | 18 | +38.5% |
| 1995 | 10 | -44.4% |
| 1996 | 13 | +30.0% |
| 1997 | 6 | -53.8% |
| 1998 | 18 | +200.0% |
| 2000 | 33 | +83.3% |
| 2003 | 9 | -72.7% |
| 2004 | 13 | +44.4% |
| 2006 | 49 | +276.9% |
| 2007 | 32 | -34.7% |
| 2008 | 8 | -75.0% |
| 2009 | 16 | +100.0% |
| 2010 | 8 | -50.0% |
| 2011 | 32 | +300.0% |
| 2012 | 17 | -46.9% |
| 2013 | 6 | -64.7% |
| 2014 | 14 | +133.3% |
| 2015 | 15 | +7.1% |
| 2016 | 19 | +26.7% |
| 2022 | 23 | +21.1% |
| 2024 | 9 | -60.9% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 9 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2, 4.5× the median. (33 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 9 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 2, 4.5× the median. (18 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.25 | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| 1980s | 5.6 | 1 | 12 | 10 |
| 1990s | 10.78 | 5 | 18 | 9 |
| 2000s | 22.86 | 8 | 49 | 7 |
| 2010s | 15.86 | 6 | 32 | 7 |
| 2020s | 16 | 9 | 23 | 2 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number reported cases of cholera in United Kingdom?
- Number reported cases of cholera in United Kingdom was 9 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number reported cases of cholera recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 49 in 2006.
- What is the lowest number reported cases of cholera recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 1970.
- How does United Kingdom rank for number reported cases of cholera?
- United Kingdom ranks 67th out of 119 countries with data for 2024.
- Is number reported cases of cholera rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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