Polio number unvaccinated in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Polio number unvaccinated was 4,501 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Polio number unvaccinated in United Arab Emirates, 1980–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for polio number unvaccinated in United Arab Emirates is 4,501, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 19.7% on the previous year and up 159.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, polio number unvaccinated in United Arab Emirates peaked at 25,287 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 914.33, in 2014.
United Arab Emirates ranks 116th of 194 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.
Polio number unvaccinated in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 25,287 | — |
| 1981 | 16,826 | -33.5% |
| 1982 | 17,849 | +6.1% |
| 1983 | 17,697 | -0.8% |
| 1984 | 15,251 | -13.8% |
| 1985 | 10,002 | -34.4% |
| 1986 | 9,042 | -9.6% |
| 1987 | 8,206 | -9.2% |
| 1988 | 7,690 | -6.3% |
| 1989 | 6,502 | -15.4% |
| 1990 | 6,578 | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 6,631 | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 6,212 | -6.3% |
| 1993 | 4,430 | -28.7% |
| 1994 | 4,392 | -0.9% |
| 1995 | 4,317 | -1.7% |
| 1996 | 4,291 | -0.6% |
| 1997 | 3,744 | -12.7% |
| 1998 | 3,108 | -17.0% |
| 1999 | 3,237 | +4.1% |
| 2000 | 3,304 | +2.1% |
| 2001 | 3,340 | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 3,430 | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 3,583 | +4.5% |
| 2004 | 3,680 | +2.7% |
| 2005 | 3,684 | +0.1% |
| 2006 | 3,741 | +1.5% |
| 2007 | 3,983 | +6.5% |
| 2008 | 4,301 | +8.0% |
| 2009 | 4,519 | +5.1% |
| 2010 | 4,650 | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 3,997 | -14.0% |
| 2012 | 3,326 | -16.8% |
| 2013 | 1,738 | -47.7% |
| 2014 | 914.33 | -47.4% |
| 2015 | 964.66 | +5.5% |
| 2016 | 1,005 | +4.2% |
| 2017 | 4,111 | +308.9% |
| 2018 | 1,043 | -74.6% |
| 2019 | 5,257 | +403.8% |
| 2020 | 21,116 | +301.7% |
| 2021 | 4,323 | -79.5% |
| 2022 | 5,606 | +29.7% |
| 2023 | 4,501 | -19.7% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 4,501 is above the median for high income countries, which is 2,216, 2.0× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 4,501 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 15,839, 28% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Polio number unvaccinated in United Arab Emirates changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +403.8% | 1,043 | 5,257 |
| 2017 | +308.9% | 1,005 | 4,111 |
| 2020 | +301.7% | 5,257 | 21,116 |
| 2021 | -79.5% | 21,116 | 4,323 |
| 2018 | -74.6% | 4,111 | 1,043 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13,435 | 6,502 | 25,287 | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,694 | 3,108 | 6,631 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,757 | 3,304 | 4,519 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,701 | 914.33 | 5,257 | 10 |
| 2020s | 8,887 | 4,323 | 21,116 | 4 |
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.3472 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 287 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 6.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0264 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 3.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0263 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is polio number unvaccinated in United Arab Emirates?
- Polio number unvaccinated in United Arab Emirates was 4,501 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest polio number unvaccinated recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 25,287 in 1980.
- What is the lowest polio number unvaccinated recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 914.33 in 2014.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for polio number unvaccinated?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 116th out of 194 countries with data for 2023.
- Is polio number unvaccinated rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 159.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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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