Benin vs South Africa: Reported cases of measles
Benin
785
in 2024
South Africa
931
in 2024
Benin rank
45th
South Africa rank
42nd
Reported cases of measles over time
- Benin
- South Africa
How they compare
South Africa currently reports 931 against 785 in Benin, a difference of 146.
That makes South Africa's figure about 1.2 times Benin's.
The two have swapped places 17 times across 45 shared years of data; in 1979 it was Benin ahead.
Benin ranks 45th and South Africa ranks 42nd of 210 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Benin averaged higher in 2 and South Africa in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Benin | South Africa | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11,096 | 4,115 | 6,981 | Benin |
| 1980s | 11,039 | 16,823 | 5,784 | South Africa |
| 1990s | 4,964 | 7,254 | 2,289 | South Africa |
| 2000s | 1,529 | 1,136 | 392.1 | Benin |
| 2010s | 370 | 1,309 | 938.9 | South Africa |
| 2020s | 354.2 | 485 | 130.8 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of measles, Benin or South Africa?
- South Africa, at 931 against 785 in Benin as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of measles between Benin and South Africa?
- 146, with South Africa ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Benin and South Africa?
- 45 years are reported by both, from 1979 to 2024.
- How do Benin and South Africa rank globally for reported cases of measles?
- Benin ranks 45th and South Africa ranks 42nd of 210 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Reported cases of measles. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.