Measles - number of reported cases in Niger

Niger: Measles - number of reported cases was 17,686 in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
17,686
Change on year
up 648.8%
World rank
8th
of 205 countries
All-time high
90,071
in 1991
All-time low
59
in 2006
Years of data
52
1974–2025

Measles - number of reported cases in Niger, 1974–2025

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Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

In 2025, measles - number of reported cases in Niger stood at 17,686.

The figure is up 648.8% on the previous year and up 129.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, measles - number of reported cases in Niger peaked at 90,071 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 59, in 2006.

Niger ranks 8th of 205 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 28,493 17,018 44,294 6
1980s 32,165 14,290 64,689 10
1990s 44,423 11,404 90,071 10
2000s 23,600 59 63,057 10
2010s 2,878 272 10,321 10
2020s 7,780 1,708 17,686 6

Countries ranked near Niger

  1. 5 Pakistan 20,741 compare
  2. 6 Afghanistan 18,260 compare
  3. 7 India 17,995 compare
  4. 9 Mongolia 13,846 compare
  5. 10 Uganda 12,990 compare
  6. 11 Viet Nam 11,567 compare

See the full ranking of 222 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is measles - number of reported cases in Niger?
Measles - number of reported cases in Niger was 17,686 in 2025, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest measles - number of reported cases recorded in Niger?
The highest recorded value was 90,071 in 1991.
What is the lowest measles - number of reported cases recorded in Niger?
The lowest recorded value was 59 in 2006.
How does Niger rank for measles - number of reported cases?
Niger ranks 8th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
Is measles - number of reported cases rising or falling in Niger?
Over the last ten years it is up 129.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Niger data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Measles - number of reported cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Measles - number of reported cases
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
222 places, 9,940 data points, 1974–2025
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