Congo vs Iran: Reported cases of measles
Congo
483
in 2024
Iran
449
in 2024
Congo rank
58th
Iran rank
61st
Reported cases of measles over time
- Congo
- Iran
How they compare
Congo currently reports 483 against 449 in Iran, a difference of 34.
That makes Congo's figure about 1.1 times Iran's.
The two have swapped places 15 times across 51 shared years of data; in 1974 it was Iran ahead.
Congo ranks 58th and Iran ranks 61st of 210 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Congo averaged higher in 2 and Iran in 4.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Congo | Iran | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17,355 | 27,060 | 9,705 | Iran |
| 1980s | 8,614 | 26,356 | 17,742 | Iran |
| 1990s | 2,090 | 3,502 | 1,412 | Iran |
| 2000s | 1,421 | 4,341 | 2,919 | Iran |
| 2010s | 346.2 | 220.2 | 126 | Congo |
| 2020s | 1,557 | 286.8 | 1,270 | Congo |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of measles, Congo or Iran?
- Congo, at 483 against 449 in Iran as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of measles between Congo and Iran?
- 34, with Congo ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Congo and Iran?
- 51 years are reported by both, from 1974 to 2024.
- How do Congo and Iran rank globally for reported cases of measles?
- Congo ranks 58th and Iran ranks 61st 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.