Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Rwanda
Rwanda: Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate was -50.93 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Rwanda, 1975–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Rwanda recorded -50.93 % change on previous year for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 118.7% on the previous year and down 23.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Rwanda peaked at 381.31 % change on previous year in 1995 and was at its lowest, -94.74 % change on previous year, in 2007.
Rwanda ranks 87th 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 Rwanda, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -7.31 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 77.27 % change on previous year | -1157.6% |
| 1977 | -7.49 % change on previous year | -109.7% |
| 1978 | 31.18 % change on previous year | -516.1% |
| 1979 | -36.49 % change on previous year | -217.0% |
| 1980 | 31.6 % change on previous year | -186.6% |
| 1981 | -1.27 % change on previous year | -104.0% |
| 1982 | -53.65 % change on previous year | +4137.5% |
| 1983 | -45.64 % change on previous year | -14.9% |
| 1984 | -13.66 % change on previous year | -70.1% |
| 1985 | -2.95 % change on previous year | -78.4% |
| 1986 | 155.07 % change on previous year | -5361.0% |
| 1987 | -71.02 % change on previous year | -145.8% |
| 1988 | -64.77 % change on previous year | -8.8% |
| 1989 | 24.4 % change on previous year | -137.7% |
| 1990 | 65.22 % change on previous year | +167.3% |
| 1991 | -35.12 % change on previous year | -153.8% |
| 1992 | 199.47 % change on previous year | -668.0% |
| 1993 | -43.42 % change on previous year | -121.8% |
| 1994 | -39.16 % change on previous year | -9.8% |
| 1995 | 381.31 % change on previous year | -1073.6% |
| 1996 | -86.19 % change on previous year | -122.6% |
| 1997 | -80.27 % change on previous year | -6.9% |
| 2000 | -51.94 % change on previous year | -35.3% |
| 2001 | -57.23 % change on previous year | +10.2% |
| 2002 | 205.58 % change on previous year | -459.2% |
| 2003 | -61.14 % change on previous year | -129.7% |
| 2004 | -63.72 % change on previous year | +4.2% |
| 2005 | -66.58 % change on previous year | +4.5% |
| 2006 | 282.95 % change on previous year | -525.0% |
| 2007 | -94.74 % change on previous year | -133.5% |
| 2008 | -76.92 % change on previous year | -18.8% |
| 2009 | -16.67 % change on previous year | -78.3% |
| 2011 | -74.38 % change on previous year | +346.3% |
| 2012 | 141.94 % change on previous year | -290.8% |
| 2013 | -77.33 % change on previous year | -154.5% |
| 2014 | -41.18 % change on previous year | -46.8% |
| 2015 | -90 % change on previous year | +118.6% |
| 2017 | 52.63 % change on previous year | -158.5% |
| 2018 | 57.93 % change on previous year | +10.1% |
| 2019 | 257.2 % change on previous year | +344.0% |
| 2020 | -86.8 % change on previous year | -133.7% |
| 2021 | -62.96 % change on previous year | -27.5% |
| 2022 | -27.5 % change on previous year | -56.3% |
| 2023 | 272.41 % change on previous year | -1090.6% |
| 2024 | -50.93 % change on previous year | -118.7% |
Rwanda compared with similar countries
- Rwanda's -50.93 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is -46.05 % change on previous year, 1.1× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- Rwanda's -50.93 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -49.73 % change on previous year, 1.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Rwanda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | +5361.0% | -2.95 % change on previous year | 155.07 % change on previous year |
| 1982 | -4137.5% | -1.27 % change on previous year | -53.65 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.43 % change on previous year | -36.49 % change on previous year | 77.27 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | -4.19 % change on previous year | -71.02 % change on previous year | 155.07 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 45.23 % change on previous year | -86.19 % change on previous year | 381.31 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | -0.0412 % change on previous year | -94.74 % change on previous year | 282.95 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 28.35 % change on previous year | -90 % change on previous year | 257.2 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 8.85 % change on previous year | -86.8 % change on previous year | 272.41 % change on previous year | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Rwanda?
- Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Rwanda was -50.93 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The highest recorded value was 381.31 % change on previous year in 1995.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Rwanda?
- The lowest recorded value was -94.74 % change on previous year in 2007.
- How does Rwanda rank for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate?
- Rwanda ranks 87th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles, annual growth rate rising or falling in Rwanda?
- Over the last ten years it is down 23.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Rwanda 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.