Number reported cases of cholera in Venezuela
Venezuela: Number reported cases of cholera was 4 in 2013. ◆ Volatile
Number reported cases of cholera in Venezuela, 1991–2013
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2013, number reported cases of cholera in Venezuela stood at 4. That is the lowest value across all 10 years on record.
That represents a change of down 91.8% on the previous year and down 97.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, number reported cases of cholera in Venezuela peaked at 2,842 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 4, in 2013.
Venezuela ranks 74th 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 Venezuela, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 15 | — |
| 1992 | 2,842 | +18846.7% |
| 1993 | 409 | -85.6% |
| 1996 | 269 | -34.2% |
| 1997 | 2,551 | +848.3% |
| 1998 | 313 | -87.7% |
| 1999 | 376 | +20.1% |
| 2000 | 141 | -62.5% |
| 2011 | 49 | -65.2% |
| 2013 | 4 | -91.8% |
Venezuela compared with similar countries
- Venezuela's 4 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 198, 2% of the median. (35 countries reporting)
- Venezuela's 4 is below the median for Latin America & Caribbean, which is 5, 80% of the median. (17 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 967.86 | 15 | 2,842 | 7 |
| 2000s | 141 | 141 | 141 | 1 |
| 2010s | 26.5 | 4 | 49 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is number reported cases of cholera in Venezuela?
- Number reported cases of cholera in Venezuela was 4 in 2013, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest number reported cases of cholera recorded in Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 2,842 in 1992.
- What is the lowest number reported cases of cholera recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 4 in 2013.
- How does Venezuela rank for number reported cases of cholera?
- Venezuela ranks 74th out of 119 countries with data for 2013.
- Is number reported cases of cholera rising or falling in Venezuela?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Venezuela 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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