Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Morocco
Morocco: Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate was 70 % change on previous year in 2015. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Morocco, 1975–2015
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2015, reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Morocco stood at 70 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 178.5% on the previous year and up 270.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Morocco peaked at 263.69 % change on previous year in 1986 and was at its lowest, -91.34 % change on previous year, in 1988.
Morocco ranks 47th of 203 countries on this measure, 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 Morocco, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 16.72 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | -39.57 % change on previous year | -336.7% |
| 1977 | 79.97 % change on previous year | -302.1% |
| 1978 | -39.91 % change on previous year | -149.9% |
| 1979 | 20.61 % change on previous year | -151.6% |
| 1980 | -23.41 % change on previous year | -213.6% |
| 1981 | 25.96 % change on previous year | -210.9% |
| 1982 | -51.45 % change on previous year | -298.1% |
| 1983 | 52.01 % change on previous year | -201.1% |
| 1984 | -85.79 % change on previous year | -265.0% |
| 1985 | -63.29 % change on previous year | -26.2% |
| 1986 | 263.69 % change on previous year | -516.6% |
| 1987 | 73.62 % change on previous year | -72.1% |
| 1988 | -91.34 % change on previous year | -224.1% |
| 1989 | -26.76 % change on previous year | -70.7% |
| 1990 | -6.63 % change on previous year | -75.2% |
| 1991 | 34.75 % change on previous year | -624.0% |
| 1992 | 182.73 % change on previous year | +425.8% |
| 1993 | 40.33 % change on previous year | -77.9% |
| 1994 | -58.34 % change on previous year | -244.7% |
| 1995 | -32.23 % change on previous year | -44.8% |
| 1996 | -44.37 % change on previous year | +37.7% |
| 1997 | 89.73 % change on previous year | -302.2% |
| 1998 | 213.02 % change on previous year | +137.4% |
| 1999 | 38.03 % change on previous year | -82.1% |
| 2000 | -32.11 % change on previous year | -184.4% |
| 2001 | -63.03 % change on previous year | +96.3% |
| 2002 | 120.26 % change on previous year | -290.8% |
| 2003 | 80.68 % change on previous year | -32.9% |
| 2004 | -40.97 % change on previous year | -150.8% |
| 2007 | 84.72 % change on previous year | -306.8% |
| 2008 | -35.28 % change on previous year | -141.6% |
| 2009 | -42.68 % change on previous year | +21.0% |
| 2010 | -24.1 % change on previous year | -43.5% |
| 2011 | 55.13 % change on previous year | -328.8% |
| 2012 | -31.98 % change on previous year | -158.0% |
| 2013 | -86.23 % change on previous year | +169.7% |
| 2014 | -89.13 % change on previous year | +3.4% |
| 2015 | 70 % change on previous year | -178.5% |
Morocco compared with similar countries
- Morocco's 70 % change on previous year is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is -65.92 % change on previous year. (47 countries reporting)
- Morocco's 70 % 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 | 7.56 % change on previous year | -39.91 % change on previous year | 79.97 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 7.32 % change on previous year | -91.34 % change on previous year | 263.69 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 45.7 % change on previous year | -58.34 % change on previous year | 213.02 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.95 % change on previous year | -63.03 % change on previous year | 120.26 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | -17.72 % change on previous year | -89.13 % change on previous year | 70 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Morocco
- 44 Kazakhstan 86.27 % change on previous year compare
- 45 Russia 71.63 % change on previous year compare
- 46 Equatorial Guinea 71.48 % change on previous year compare
- 48 Benin 64.23 % change on previous year compare
- 49 Burundi 62.77 % change on previous year compare
- 50 Tunisia 60 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Morocco
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.91 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6655 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,240 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 925 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 3 (2018)
- 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 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0396 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.1 % 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 Morocco?
- Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Morocco was 70 % change on previous year in 2015, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Morocco?
- The highest recorded value was 263.69 % change on previous year in 1986.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Morocco?
- The lowest recorded value was -91.34 % change on previous year in 1988.
- How does Morocco rank for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate?
- Morocco ranks 47th out of 203 countries with data for 2015.
- Is reported cases of measles, annual growth rate rising or falling in Morocco?
- Over the last ten years it is up 270.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Morocco 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.