Measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate was 198.39 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1980–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Africa recorded 198.39 % change on previous year for measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is up 2,109.2% on the previous year and up 367.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 376.14 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -99.26 % change on previous year, in 2011.
That places South Africa 21st out of 203 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the top 10%.
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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 366.42 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | -17.63 % change on previous year | -104.8% |
| 1982 | -18.36 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1983 | 29.67 % change on previous year | -261.6% |
| 1984 | -3.44 % change on previous year | -111.6% |
| 1985 | 10.67 % change on previous year | -410.5% |
| 1986 | -24.74 % change on previous year | -331.9% |
| 1987 | 67.61 % change on previous year | -373.3% |
| 1988 | -32.36 % change on previous year | -147.9% |
| 1989 | 19.73 % change on previous year | -161.0% |
| 1990 | -41.84 % change on previous year | -312.1% |
| 1991 | -55.04 % change on previous year | +31.5% |
| 1992 | 376.14 % change on previous year | -783.4% |
| 1993 | -43.42 % change on previous year | -111.5% |
| 1994 | -46.81 % change on previous year | +7.8% |
| 1995 | 29.22 % change on previous year | -162.4% |
| 1996 | -26.5 % change on previous year | -190.7% |
| 1997 | -79.43 % change on previous year | +199.7% |
| 1998 | -26.93 % change on previous year | -66.1% |
| 1999 | -60.59 % change on previous year | +125.0% |
| 2000 | 278.96 % change on previous year | -560.4% |
| 2001 | -20.08 % change on previous year | -107.2% |
| 2002 | -10.55 % change on previous year | -47.5% |
| 2003 | -76.61 % change on previous year | +626.2% |
| 2004 | 240.16 % change on previous year | -413.5% |
| 2005 | -25.9 % change on previous year | -110.8% |
| 2006 | -86.83 % change on previous year | +235.2% |
| 2007 | -61.73 % change on previous year | -28.9% |
| 2008 | 25.81 % change on previous year | -141.8% |
| 2010 | 113.4 % change on previous year | +339.4% |
| 2011 | -99.26 % change on previous year | -187.5% |
| 2012 | -65.22 % change on previous year | -34.3% |
| 2013 | -21.88 % change on previous year | -66.5% |
| 2014 | 164 % change on previous year | -849.7% |
| 2015 | -74.24 % change on previous year | -145.3% |
| 2016 | 5.88 % change on previous year | -107.9% |
| 2018 | -66.19 % change on previous year | -1225.2% |
| 2019 | -16.9 % change on previous year | -74.5% |
| 2020 | -32.2 % change on previous year | +90.5% |
| 2021 | -47.5 % change on previous year | +47.5% |
| 2023 | 158.25 % change on previous year | -433.2% |
| 2024 | -9.87 % change on previous year | -106.2% |
| 2025 | 198.39 % change on previous year | -2109.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 39.76 % change on previous year | -32.36 % change on previous year | 366.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.48 % change on previous year | -79.43 % change on previous year | 376.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 29.25 % change on previous year | -86.83 % change on previous year | 278.96 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | -6.71 % change on previous year | -99.26 % change on previous year | 164 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 53.41 % change on previous year | -47.5 % change on previous year | 198.39 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
- 18 Ukraine 246.88 % change on previous year compare
- 19 Angola 230.05 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Australia 217.54 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Estonia 175 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Eritrea 170 % change on previous year compare
- 24 Netherlands 166.83 % change on previous year compare
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1386 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,152 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,333 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 30-34, female, annual growth rate -0.1331 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, female, per capita 0.0446 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, annual growth rate -0.6047 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, per capita 0.0435 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate in South Africa was 198.39 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 376.14 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -99.26 % change on previous year in 2011.
- How does South Africa rank for measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 21st out of 203 countries with data for 2025.
- Is measles - number of reported cases, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is up 367.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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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How this figure is calculated
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.
Computed from
- Measles - number of reported cases World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
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About this data
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.