Africa (WHO region) vs Yemen: Measles - number of reported cases
Africa (WHO region)
179,400
in 2025
Yemen
32,448
in 2025
Africa (WHO region) rank
3rd
Yemen rank
3rd
Measles - number of reported cases over time
- Africa (WHO region)
- Yemen
How they compare
Africa (WHO region) currently reports 179,400 against 32,448 in Yemen, a difference of 146,952.
That makes Africa (WHO region)'s figure about 5.5 times Yemen's.
Across all 43 years both countries report, Africa (WHO region) has been ahead every year.
Africa (WHO region) ranks 3rd and Yemen ranks 3rd of 11 groups.
Africa (WHO region) has averaged higher in every one of the 5 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Africa (WHO region) | Yemen | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.00 million | 23,502 | 981,077 | Africa (WHO region) |
| 1990s | 420,652 | 4,790 | 415,862 | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2000s | 224,007 | 4,126 | 219,881 | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2010s | 165,354 | 1,942 | 163,412 | Africa (WHO region) |
| 2020s | 183,372 | 19,556 | 163,815 | Africa (WHO region) |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher measles - number of reported cases, Africa (WHO region) or Yemen?
- Africa (WHO region), at 179,400 against 32,448 in Yemen as of 2025.
- What is the difference in measles - number of reported cases between Africa (WHO region) and Yemen?
- 146,952, with Africa (WHO region) ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Africa (WHO region) and Yemen?
- 43 years are reported by both, from 1980 to 2025.
- How do Africa (WHO region) and Yemen rank globally for measles - number of reported cases?
- Africa (WHO region) ranks 3rd and Yemen ranks 3rd of 11 groups.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as Measles - number of reported cases. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.