Polio number unvaccinated in India
India: Polio number unvaccinated was 2.04 million in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
2.04 million
Change on year
up 28.1%
World rank
2nd
of 194 countries
All-time high
21.46 million
in 1981
All-time low
1.59 million
in 2022
Years of data
44
1980–2023
Polio number unvaccinated in India, 1980–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, polio number unvaccinated in India stood at 2.04 million.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 28.1% on the previous year and down 55.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, polio number unvaccinated in India peaked at 21.46 million in 1981 and was at its lowest, 1.59 million, in 2022.
That places India 2nd out of 194 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.
Polio number unvaccinated in India, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 20.91 million | — |
| 1981 | 21.46 million | +2.7% |
| 1982 | 20.63 million | -3.8% |
| 1983 | 20.56 million | -0.4% |
| 1984 | 20.47 million | -0.4% |
| 1985 | 20.41 million | -0.3% |
| 1986 | 20.28 million | -0.7% |
| 1987 | 17.91 million | -11.6% |
| 1988 | 15.65 million | -12.7% |
| 1989 | 11.25 million | -28.1% |
| 1990 | 8.57 million | -23.8% |
| 1991 | 10.64 million | +24.2% |
| 1992 | 11.21 million | +5.3% |
| 1993 | 10.00 million | -10.8% |
| 1994 | 8.49 million | -15.1% |
| 1995 | 7.50 million | -11.7% |
| 1996 | 8.60 million | +14.6% |
| 1997 | 9.69 million | +12.7% |
| 1998 | 10.51 million | +8.6% |
| 1999 | 11.35 million | +8.0% |
| 2000 | 11.41 million | +0.5% |
| 2001 | 11.25 million | -1.4% |
| 2002 | 11.39 million | +1.2% |
| 2003 | 11.69 million | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 11.35 million | -2.9% |
| 2005 | 9.39 million | -17.3% |
| 2006 | 9.03 million | -3.8% |
| 2007 | 8.64 million | -4.2% |
| 2008 | 8.03 million | -7.1% |
| 2009 | 6.95 million | -13.4% |
| 2010 | 6.19 million | -11.0% |
| 2011 | 5.40 million | -12.7% |
| 2012 | 5.36 million | -0.7% |
| 2013 | 4.57 million | -14.8% |
| 2014 | 4.02 million | -12.0% |
| 2015 | 3.43 million | -14.6% |
| 2016 | 3.38 million | -1.5% |
| 2017 | 2.67 million | -21.0% |
| 2018 | 2.40 million | -10.1% |
| 2019 | 2.37 million | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 3.54 million | +49.2% |
| 2021 | 3.47 million | -2.1% |
| 2022 | 1.59 million | -54.1% |
| 2023 | 2.04 million | +28.1% |
India compared with similar countries
- India's 2.04 million is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 47,525, 42.9× the median. (46 countries reporting)
- India's 2.04 million is above the median for South Asia, which is 21,308, 95.8× the median. (6 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 18.95 million | 11.25 million | 21.46 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.66 million | 7.50 million | 11.35 million | 10 |
| 2000s | 9.91 million | 6.95 million | 11.69 million | 10 |
| 2010s | 3.98 million | 2.37 million | 6.19 million | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.66 million | 1.59 million | 3.54 million | 4 |
Countries ranked near India
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.3809 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0372 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.5922 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.04 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is polio number unvaccinated in India?
- Polio number unvaccinated in India was 2.04 million in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest polio number unvaccinated recorded in India?
- The highest recorded value was 21.46 million in 1981.
- What is the lowest polio number unvaccinated recorded in India?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.59 million in 2022.
- How does India rank for polio number unvaccinated?
- India ranks 2nd out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is polio number unvaccinated rising or falling in India?
- Over the last ten years it is down 55.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this India data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Polio number unvaccinated. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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