Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Mozambique
Mozambique: Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate was 88.57 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Mozambique, 1976–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Mozambique stood at 88.57 % change on previous year.
That represents a change of up 337.2% on the previous year and up 608.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Mozambique peaked at 777.78 % change on previous year in 2015 and was at its lowest, -98.55 % change on previous year, in 2006.
Mozambique ranks 41st 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 Mozambique, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | -16.35 % change on previous year | — |
| 1977 | 17.32 % change on previous year | -205.9% |
| 1978 | -27.04 % change on previous year | -256.1% |
| 1979 | 81.29 % change on previous year | -400.7% |
| 1980 | 122.43 % change on previous year | +50.6% |
| 1981 | -45.6 % change on previous year | -137.2% |
| 1982 | -27.2 % change on previous year | -40.4% |
| 1983 | -1.47 % change on previous year | -94.6% |
| 1984 | 6.6 % change on previous year | -548.9% |
| 1985 | 31.97 % change on previous year | +384.7% |
| 1986 | -2.41 % change on previous year | -107.5% |
| 1987 | -20.86 % change on previous year | +765.1% |
| 1988 | -4.76 % change on previous year | -77.2% |
| 1989 | 88.04 % change on previous year | -1949.2% |
| 1990 | -20.8 % change on previous year | -123.6% |
| 1991 | -72.02 % change on previous year | +246.2% |
| 1992 | -38.88 % change on previous year | -46.0% |
| 1993 | 87.55 % change on previous year | -325.2% |
| 1994 | 65.86 % change on previous year | -24.8% |
| 1995 | -56.69 % change on previous year | -186.1% |
| 1996 | 122.06 % change on previous year | -315.3% |
| 1997 | 65.65 % change on previous year | -46.2% |
| 1998 | 2.41 % change on previous year | -96.3% |
| 1999 | -74.92 % change on previous year | -3211.3% |
| 2000 | 87.37 % change on previous year | -216.6% |
| 2001 | -3.93 % change on previous year | -104.5% |
| 2002 | 0.988 % change on previous year | -125.1% |
| 2003 | 303.88 % change on previous year | +30657.5% |
| 2004 | -67.49 % change on previous year | -122.2% |
| 2005 | 34.08 % change on previous year | -150.5% |
| 2006 | -98.55 % change on previous year | -389.2% |
| 2007 | 45.9 % change on previous year | -146.6% |
| 2008 | -98.5 % change on previous year | -314.6% |
| 2011 | -92.37 % change on previous year | -6.2% |
| 2012 | -18.08 % change on previous year | -80.4% |
| 2013 | -94.48 % change on previous year | +422.6% |
| 2014 | 12.5 % change on previous year | -113.2% |
| 2015 | 777.78 % change on previous year | +6122.2% |
| 2018 | -86.89 % change on previous year | -111.2% |
| 2019 | 293.75 % change on previous year | -438.1% |
| 2020 | 576.19 % change on previous year | +96.1% |
| 2021 | 45.31 % change on previous year | -92.1% |
| 2022 | 69.14 % change on previous year | +52.6% |
| 2023 | -37.34 % change on previous year | -154.0% |
| 2024 | 88.57 % change on previous year | -337.2% |
Mozambique compared with similar countries
- Mozambique's 88.57 % change on previous year is above the median for low income countries, which is -46.05 % change on previous year. (24 countries reporting)
- Mozambique's 88.57 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -49.73 % change on previous year. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Mozambique 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | +30657.5% | 0.988 % change on previous year | 303.88 % change on previous year |
| 2015 | +6122.2% | 12.5 % change on previous year | 777.78 % change on previous year |
| 1999 | -3211.3% | 2.41 % change on previous year | -74.92 % change on previous year |
| 1989 | +1949.2% | -4.76 % change on previous year | 88.04 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 13.81 % change on previous year | -27.04 % change on previous year | 81.29 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 1980s | 14.67 % change on previous year | -45.6 % change on previous year | 122.43 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.02 % change on previous year | -74.92 % change on previous year | 122.06 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 22.64 % change on previous year | -98.55 % change on previous year | 303.88 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 113.17 % change on previous year | -94.48 % change on previous year | 777.78 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2020s | 148.37 % change on previous year | -37.34 % change on previous year | 576.19 % change on previous year | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
- 40 Malaysia 89.36 % change on previous year compare
- 42 Vietnam 86.96 % change on previous year compare
- 43 Switzerland 86.54 % change on previous year compare
- 44 Kazakhstan 86.27 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Mozambique
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.85 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.16 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 869.7 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 18,288 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 139 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.92 % 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 0.0823 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.92 % 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 Mozambique?
- Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Mozambique was 88.57 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 777.78 % change on previous year in 2015.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was -98.55 % change on previous year in 2006.
- How does Mozambique rank for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate?
- Mozambique ranks 41st out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles, annual growth rate rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is up 608.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique 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.