Niger vs South Sudan: Reported cases of measles
Niger
2,362 Cases
in 2024
South Sudan
3,114 Cases
in 2024
Niger rank
28th
South Sudan rank
26th
Reported cases of measles over time
- Niger
- South Sudan
How they compare
South Sudan currently reports 3,114 Cases against 2,362 Cases in Niger, a difference of 752 Cases.
That makes South Sudan's figure about 1.3 times Niger's.
The two have swapped places 4 times across 13 shared years of data; in 2011 it was South Sudan ahead.
Niger ranks 28th and South Sudan ranks 26th of 210 countries.
Niger has averaged higher in every one of the 2 decades both report.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Niger | South Sudan | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 3,156 Cases | 1,122 Cases | 2,034 Cases | Niger |
| 2020s | 4,930 Cases | 3,992 Cases | 938.25 Cases | Niger |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of measles, Niger or South Sudan?
- South Sudan, at 3,114 Cases against 2,362 Cases in Niger as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of measles between Niger and South Sudan?
- 752 Cases, with South Sudan ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Niger and South Sudan?
- 13 years are reported by both, from 2011 to 2024.
- How do Niger and South Sudan rank globally for reported cases of measles?
- Niger ranks 28th and South Sudan ranks 26th of 210 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by 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.