Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Gabon
Gabon: Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate was -97.26 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Gabon, 1975–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Gabon recorded -97.26 % change on previous year for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of down 898.1% on the previous year and down 33.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Gabon peaked at 864.92 % change on previous year in 2022 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2005.
Gabon ranks 118th of 203 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Gabon, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 388.51 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | -72.98 % change on previous year | -118.8% |
| 1977 | 106.89 % change on previous year | -246.5% |
| 1978 | -24.73 % change on previous year | -123.1% |
| 1979 | -31.25 % change on previous year | +26.4% |
| 1980 | -48.27 % change on previous year | +54.4% |
| 1981 | 40.52 % change on previous year | -184.0% |
| 1982 | -24.24 % change on previous year | -159.8% |
| 1983 | 147.51 % change on previous year | -708.5% |
| 1984 | 67.3 % change on previous year | -54.4% |
| 1985 | -27.81 % change on previous year | -141.3% |
| 1986 | 30.72 % change on previous year | -210.4% |
| 1987 | -69.62 % change on previous year | -326.6% |
| 1988 | -68.42 % change on previous year | -1.7% |
| 1989 | 171.76 % change on previous year | -351.0% |
| 1990 | -58.54 % change on previous year | -134.1% |
| 1993 | -23.05 % change on previous year | -60.6% |
| 2002 | -97.86 % change on previous year | +324.5% |
| 2005 | -100 % change on previous year | +2.2% |
| 2007 | -100 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2009 | -100 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 100 % change on previous year | -200.0% |
| 2012 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2014 | -72.95 % change on previous year | — |
| 2015 | -18.18 % change on previous year | -75.1% |
| 2017 | -28.76 % change on previous year | +58.2% |
| 2018 | -99.91 % change on previous year | +247.4% |
| 2019 | 100 % change on previous year | -200.1% |
| 2020 | 350 % change on previous year | +250.0% |
| 2022 | 864.92 % change on previous year | +147.1% |
| 2023 | -9.74 % change on previous year | -101.1% |
| 2024 | -97.26 % change on previous year | +898.1% |
Gabon compared with similar countries
- Gabon's -97.26 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -99.18 % change on previous year, 98% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- Gabon's -97.26 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -49.73 % change on previous year, 2.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 73.29 % change on previous year | -72.98 % change on previous year | 388.51 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 21.95 % change on previous year | -69.62 % change on previous year | 171.76 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -40.8 % change on previous year | -58.54 % change on previous year | -23.05 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2000s | -99.46 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | -97.86 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2010s | -2.83 % change on previous year | -99.91 % change on previous year | 100 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2020s | 276.98 % change on previous year | -97.26 % change on previous year | 864.92 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Gabon
- 115 Zambia -94.71 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Botswana -95.24 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Central African Republic -96.75 % change on previous year compare
- 119 Palestine -98.9 % change on previous year compare
- 120 United States -98.9 % change on previous year compare
- 121 Albania -99.18 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Gabon
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.9749 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8193 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 750.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 711 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 5 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.2502 % 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 0.0638 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.2743 % 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 Gabon?
- Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Gabon was -97.26 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 864.92 % change on previous year in 2022.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2005.
- How does Gabon rank for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate?
- Gabon ranks 118th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles, annual growth rate rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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.