Rotavirus number unvaccinated in South Africa
South Africa: Rotavirus number unvaccinated was 263,711 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
263,711
Change on year
up 27.5%
World rank
21st
of 102 countries
All-time high
951,477
in 2009
All-time low
176,561
in 2021
Years of data
15
2009–2023
Rotavirus number unvaccinated in South Africa, 2009–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, rotavirus number unvaccinated in South Africa stood at 263,711.
The figure is up 27.5% on the previous year and down 10.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, rotavirus number unvaccinated in South Africa peaked at 951,477 in 2009 and was at its lowest, 176,561, in 2021.
That places South Africa 21st out of 102 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Rotavirus number unvaccinated in South Africa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 951,477 | — |
| 2010 | 463,098 | -51.3% |
| 2011 | 371,268 | -19.8% |
| 2012 | 302,522 | -18.5% |
| 2013 | 293,350 | -3.0% |
| 2014 | 216,842 | -26.1% |
| 2015 | 186,303 | -14.1% |
| 2016 | 198,662 | +6.6% |
| 2017 | 213,895 | +7.7% |
| 2018 | 220,383 | +3.0% |
| 2019 | 189,945 | -13.8% |
| 2020 | 194,569 | +2.4% |
| 2021 | 176,561 | -9.3% |
| 2022 | 206,775 | +17.1% |
| 2023 | 263,711 | +27.5% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's 263,711 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 27,857, 9.5× the median. (23 countries reporting)
- South Africa's 263,711 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 98,855, 2.7× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 951,477 | 951,477 | 951,477 | 1 |
| 2010s | 265,627 | 186,303 | 463,098 | 10 |
| 2020s | 210,404 | 176,561 | 263,711 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
More health data for South Africa
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1386 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 3,333 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.5504 % 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 0.045 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.0003 % 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 0.046 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is rotavirus number unvaccinated in South Africa?
- Rotavirus number unvaccinated in South Africa was 263,711 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest rotavirus number unvaccinated recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 951,477 in 2009.
- What is the lowest rotavirus number unvaccinated recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was 176,561 in 2021.
- How does South Africa rank for rotavirus number unvaccinated?
- South Africa ranks 21st out of 102 countries with data for 2023.
- Is rotavirus number unvaccinated rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 10.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Rotavirus number unvaccinated. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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