Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Liberia
Liberia: Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate was -77.13 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Liberia, 1975–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Liberia stood at -77.13 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 73.2% on the previous year and up 22.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Liberia peaked at 500 % change on previous year in 2009 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2013.
Liberia ranks 103rd 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 Liberia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -0.1689 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 274.28 % change on previous year | -162474.3% |
| 1977 | 62.21 % change on previous year | -77.3% |
| 1978 | 3.26 % change on previous year | -94.8% |
| 1979 | -12.47 % change on previous year | -482.4% |
| 1980 | 102.5 % change on previous year | -922.0% |
| 1981 | 18.93 % change on previous year | -81.5% |
| 1982 | -12 % change on previous year | -163.4% |
| 1983 | -29.65 % change on previous year | +147.2% |
| 1984 | 27.22 % change on previous year | -191.8% |
| 1985 | -56.33 % change on previous year | -307.0% |
| 1986 | -68.88 % change on previous year | +22.3% |
| 1987 | 160.53 % change on previous year | -333.1% |
| 1988 | 17.36 % change on previous year | -89.2% |
| 1989 | -27 % change on previous year | -255.5% |
| 1993 | 10.77 % change on previous year | -139.9% |
| 1994 | -91.08 % change on previous year | -945.7% |
| 1995 | -90.19 % change on previous year | -1.0% |
| 1997 | 52.79 % change on previous year | -158.5% |
| 1998 | -51.5 % change on previous year | -197.6% |
| 1999 | 16.92 % change on previous year | -132.9% |
| 2000 | 255.99 % change on previous year | +1412.7% |
| 2001 | -76.93 % change on previous year | -130.1% |
| 2002 | -90.5 % change on previous year | +17.6% |
| 2003 | 8.4 % change on previous year | -109.3% |
| 2004 | -97.18 % change on previous year | -1257.4% |
| 2005 | 100 % change on previous year | -202.9% |
| 2006 | 150 % change on previous year | +50.0% |
| 2007 | -95 % change on previous year | -163.3% |
| 2008 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 500 % change on previous year | — |
| 2011 | -87.32 % change on previous year | -117.5% |
| 2012 | -84.59 % change on previous year | -3.1% |
| 2013 | -100 % change on previous year | +18.2% |
| 2016 | -25.57 % change on previous year | -74.4% |
| 2017 | 21.67 % change on previous year | -184.8% |
| 2018 | 293.85 % change on previous year | +1255.9% |
| 2019 | -68.18 % change on previous year | -123.2% |
| 2020 | -26.52 % change on previous year | -61.1% |
| 2021 | -71.72 % change on previous year | +170.5% |
| 2023 | -44.53 % change on previous year | -37.9% |
| 2024 | -77.13 % change on previous year | +73.2% |
Liberia compared with similar countries
- Liberia's -77.13 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is -46.05 % change on previous year, 1.7× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Liberia's -77.13 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -49.73 % change on previous year, 1.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Liberia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +162474.3% | -0.1689 % change on previous year | 274.28 % change on previous year |
| 2000 | +1412.7% | 16.92 % change on previous year | 255.99 % change on previous year |
| 2018 | +1255.9% | 21.67 % change on previous year | 293.85 % change on previous year |
| 2004 | -1257.4% | 8.4 % change on previous year | -97.18 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 65.42 % change on previous year | -12.47 % change on previous year | 274.28 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 13.27 % change on previous year | -68.88 % change on previous year | 160.53 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -25.38 % change on previous year | -91.08 % change on previous year | 52.79 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2000s | 65.48 % change on previous year | -97.18 % change on previous year | 500 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -7.16 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 293.85 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2020s | -54.97 % change on previous year | -77.13 % change on previous year | -26.52 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 100 India -71.56 % change on previous year compare
- 101 Tuvalu -72.55 % change on previous year compare
- 102 Moldova -73.53 % change on previous year compare
- 104 Lebanon -78.61 % change on previous year compare
- 105 Gambia -78.95 % change on previous year compare
- 106 Sierra Leone -80 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Liberia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.57 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7528 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,097 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3,457 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 7 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.068 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.13 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Liberia?
- Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Liberia was -77.13 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 500 % change on previous year in 2009.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does Liberia rank for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate?
- Liberia ranks 103rd out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles, annual growth rate rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 22.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia 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.