Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Algeria
Algeria: Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate was 140.39 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Algeria, 1975–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Algeria recorded 140.39 % change on previous year for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of down 57.7% on the previous year and up 240.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Algeria peaked at 331.92 % change on previous year in 2023 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2007.
That places Algeria 30th out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Algeria, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -15.38 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 75.82 % change on previous year | -592.8% |
| 1977 | -23.21 % change on previous year | -130.6% |
| 1978 | -10.98 % change on previous year | -52.7% |
| 1979 | 39.65 % change on previous year | -461.2% |
| 1980 | 3.95 % change on previous year | -90.0% |
| 1981 | 34.28 % change on previous year | +767.8% |
| 1982 | 41.9 % change on previous year | +22.2% |
| 1983 | -25.21 % change on previous year | -160.2% |
| 1984 | 1.93 % change on previous year | -107.7% |
| 1985 | -10.81 % change on previous year | -660.4% |
| 1986 | -80.24 % change on previous year | +641.9% |
| 1987 | -37.11 % change on previous year | -53.8% |
| 1988 | 5.36 % change on previous year | -114.4% |
| 1989 | 58.28 % change on previous year | +987.2% |
| 1990 | -56.92 % change on previous year | -197.7% |
| 1991 | 232.35 % change on previous year | -508.2% |
| 1992 | 47.81 % change on previous year | -79.4% |
| 1993 | -64.4 % change on previous year | -234.7% |
| 1994 | 88.25 % change on previous year | -237.0% |
| 1995 | 38.75 % change on previous year | -56.1% |
| 1996 | 156.01 % change on previous year | +302.7% |
| 1997 | -6.81 % change on previous year | -104.4% |
| 1998 | -83.13 % change on previous year | +1121.0% |
| 1999 | -24.17 % change on previous year | -70.9% |
| 2002 | 118.24 % change on previous year | -589.1% |
| 2003 | 162.26 % change on previous year | +37.2% |
| 2004 | -78.61 % change on previous year | -148.4% |
| 2005 | -30.01 % change on previous year | -61.8% |
| 2006 | -58.99 % change on previous year | +96.6% |
| 2007 | -100 % change on previous year | +69.5% |
| 2009 | -50.69 % change on previous year | -49.3% |
| 2010 | -3.74 % change on previous year | -92.6% |
| 2011 | 8.74 % change on previous year | -333.7% |
| 2012 | -83.93 % change on previous year | -1060.5% |
| 2013 | 38.89 % change on previous year | -146.3% |
| 2014 | -100 % change on previous year | -357.1% |
| 2016 | -34.92 % change on previous year | -65.1% |
| 2017 | 173.17 % change on previous year | -595.9% |
| 2019 | -22.97 % change on previous year | -113.3% |
| 2023 | 331.92 % change on previous year | -1544.8% |
| 2024 | 140.39 % change on previous year | -57.7% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 140.39 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -99.18 % change on previous year. (57 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 140.39 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -44.1 % change on previous year. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.18 % change on previous year | -23.21 % change on previous year | 75.82 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | -0.768 % change on previous year | -80.24 % change on previous year | 58.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 32.77 % change on previous year | -83.13 % change on previous year | 232.35 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -5.4 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 162.26 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2010s | -3.1 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 173.17 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 236.15 % change on previous year | 140.39 % change on previous year | 331.92 % change on previous year | 2 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
- 27 Austria 191.4 % change on previous year compare
- 28 Denmark 177.78 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Iraq 163.51 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Hong Kong 125 % change on previous year compare
- 32 Australia 119.23 % change on previous year compare
- 33 Bosnia and Herzegovina 116.67 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Algeria
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.82 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5437 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 943.1 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1,455 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0465 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Algeria?
- Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Algeria was 140.39 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 331.92 % change on previous year in 2023.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2007.
- How does Algeria rank for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate?
- Algeria ranks 30th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles, annual growth rate rising or falling in Algeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 240.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Reported cases of measles, 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 Reported cases of measles. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Reported cases of measles World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Reported cases of measles. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.