Measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Kenya

Kenya: Measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate was -47 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2025)
-47 % change on previous year
Change on year
down 180.8%
World rank
71st
of 203 countries
All-time high
805.56 % change on previous year
in 1981
All-time low
-98.52 % change on previous year
in 1993
Years of data
46
1975–2025

Measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Kenya, 1975–2025

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Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.

Analysis

In 2025, measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Kenya stood at -47 % change on previous year.

The figure is down 180.8% on the previous year and up 35.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Kenya peaked at 805.56 % change on previous year in 1981 and was at its lowest, -98.52 % change on previous year, in 1993.

That places Kenya 71st out of 203 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Kenya, year by year

Annual values for Measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Kenya, 1975 to 2025.
Year % change on previous year Change
1975 -12.9 % change on previous year
1976 2.31 % change on previous year -117.9%
1977 40.72 % change on previous year +1665.8%
1978 -14.74 % change on previous year -136.2%
1979 60.67 % change on previous year -511.6%
1980 -57.37 % change on previous year -194.6%
1981 805.56 % change on previous year -1504.1%
1982 5.01 % change on previous year -99.4%
1983 5.51 % change on previous year +9.9%
1984 -29.94 % change on previous year -643.6%
1985 -44.29 % change on previous year +47.9%
1986 -76.5 % change on previous year +72.7%
1987 90.31 % change on previous year -218.0%
1988 40.8 % change on previous year -54.8%
1989 23.54 % change on previous year -42.3%
1990 -11.13 % change on previous year -147.3%
1991 -22.23 % change on previous year +99.7%
1992 8.45 % change on previous year -138.0%
1993 -98.52 % change on previous year -1265.4%
1994 334.96 % change on previous year -440.0%
1995 -20.53 % change on previous year -106.1%
1996 7.53 % change on previous year -136.7%
1997 -6.52 % change on previous year -186.7%
1998 177.39 % change on previous year -2819.4%
1999 -7.14 % change on previous year -104.0%
2000 144.18 % change on previous year -2120.3%
2001 -46.18 % change on previous year -132.0%
2002 -93.22 % change on previous year +101.9%
2003 -91.51 % change on previous year -1.8%
2004 -69.23 % change on previous year -24.3%
2005 665 % change on previous year -1060.6%
2007 -17.92 % change on previous year -102.7%
2008 -15.44 % change on previous year -13.9%
2009 -4.99 % change on previous year -67.7%
2010 -92.2 % change on previous year +1746.9%
2014 86.32 % change on previous year -193.6%
2015 -73.16 % change on previous year -184.8%
2016 34.74 % change on previous year -147.5%
2017 -50.78 % change on previous year -246.2%
2019 -46.59 % change on previous year -8.2%
2020 35.99 % change on previous year -177.2%
2021 -55.44 % change on previous year -254.0%
2022 566.92 % change on previous year -1122.5%
2023 -49.49 % change on previous year -108.7%
2024 58.15 % change on previous year -217.5%
2025 -47 % change on previous year -180.8%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 15.21 % change on previous year -14.74 % change on previous year 60.67 % change on previous year 5
1980s 76.26 % change on previous year -76.5 % change on previous year 805.56 % change on previous year 10
1990s 36.23 % change on previous year -98.52 % change on previous year 334.96 % change on previous year 10
2000s 52.3 % change on previous year -93.22 % change on previous year 665 % change on previous year 9
2010s -23.61 % change on previous year -92.2 % change on previous year 86.32 % change on previous year 6
2020s 84.85 % change on previous year -55.44 % change on previous year 566.92 % change on previous year 6

Countries ranked near Kenya

  1. 68 Portugal -40 % change on previous year compare
  2. 69 Cote d'Ivoire -45.89 % change on previous year compare
  3. 70 Bangladesh -46.56 % change on previous year compare
  4. 72 Switzerland -47.42 % change on previous year compare
  5. 73 Italy -49 % change on previous year compare
  6. 74 Finland -50 % change on previous year compare
  7. 74 Laos -50 % change on previous year compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Kenya?
Measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in Kenya was -47 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
What is the highest measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate recorded in Kenya?
The highest recorded value was 805.56 % change on previous year in 1981.
What is the lowest measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate recorded in Kenya?
The lowest recorded value was -98.52 % change on previous year in 1993.
How does Kenya rank for measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate?
Kenya ranks 71st out of 203 countries with data for 2025.
Is measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate rising or falling in Kenya?
Over the last ten years it is up 35.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Kenya data come from?
The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate
Unit
% change on previous year
Source
Statizoid (derived)
Licence
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Coverage
215 places, 6,926 data points, 1975–2025
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The year-on-year percentage change in Measles - number of reported cases. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.