Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in South Africa
South Africa: Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate was -9.87 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in South Africa, 1980–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in South Africa is -9.87 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 106.2% on the previous year and down 106.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in South Africa peaked at 376.14 % change on previous year in 1992 and was at its lowest, -99.26 % change on previous year, in 2011.
South Africa ranks 69th 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 South Africa, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 366.42 % change on previous year | — |
| 1981 | -17.63 % change on previous year | -104.8% |
| 1982 | -18.36 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1983 | 29.67 % change on previous year | -261.6% |
| 1984 | -3.44 % change on previous year | -111.6% |
| 1985 | 10.67 % change on previous year | -410.5% |
| 1986 | -24.74 % change on previous year | -331.9% |
| 1987 | 67.61 % change on previous year | -373.3% |
| 1988 | -32.36 % change on previous year | -147.9% |
| 1989 | 19.73 % change on previous year | -161.0% |
| 1990 | -41.84 % change on previous year | -312.1% |
| 1991 | -55.04 % change on previous year | +31.5% |
| 1992 | 376.14 % change on previous year | -783.4% |
| 1993 | -43.42 % change on previous year | -111.5% |
| 1994 | -46.81 % change on previous year | +7.8% |
| 1995 | 29.22 % change on previous year | -162.4% |
| 1996 | -26.5 % change on previous year | -190.7% |
| 1997 | -79.43 % change on previous year | +199.7% |
| 1998 | -26.93 % change on previous year | -66.1% |
| 1999 | -60.59 % change on previous year | +125.0% |
| 2000 | 278.96 % change on previous year | -560.4% |
| 2001 | -20.08 % change on previous year | -107.2% |
| 2002 | -10.55 % change on previous year | -47.5% |
| 2003 | -76.61 % change on previous year | +626.2% |
| 2004 | 240.16 % change on previous year | -413.5% |
| 2005 | -25.9 % change on previous year | -110.8% |
| 2006 | -86.83 % change on previous year | +235.2% |
| 2007 | -61.73 % change on previous year | -28.9% |
| 2008 | 25.81 % change on previous year | -141.8% |
| 2010 | 113.4 % change on previous year | +339.4% |
| 2011 | -99.26 % change on previous year | -187.5% |
| 2012 | -65.22 % change on previous year | -34.3% |
| 2013 | -21.88 % change on previous year | -66.5% |
| 2014 | 164 % change on previous year | -849.7% |
| 2015 | -74.24 % change on previous year | -145.3% |
| 2016 | 5.88 % change on previous year | -107.9% |
| 2018 | -66.19 % change on previous year | -1225.2% |
| 2019 | -16.9 % change on previous year | -74.5% |
| 2020 | -32.2 % change on previous year | +90.5% |
| 2021 | -47.5 % change on previous year | +47.5% |
| 2023 | 158.25 % change on previous year | -433.2% |
| 2024 | -9.87 % change on previous year | -106.2% |
South Africa compared with similar countries
- South Africa's -9.87 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -99.18 % change on previous year, 10% of the median. (57 countries reporting)
- South Africa's -9.87 % change on previous year is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -49.73 % change on previous year, 20% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 39.76 % change on previous year | -32.36 % change on previous year | 366.42 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.48 % change on previous year | -79.43 % change on previous year | 376.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | 29.25 % change on previous year | -86.83 % change on previous year | 278.96 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | -6.71 % change on previous year | -99.26 % change on previous year | 164 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 17.17 % change on previous year | -47.5 % change on previous year | 158.25 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Africa
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in South Africa?
- Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in South Africa was -9.87 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The highest recorded value was 376.14 % change on previous year in 1992.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in South Africa?
- The lowest recorded value was -99.26 % change on previous year in 2011.
- How does South Africa rank for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate?
- South Africa ranks 69th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Africa?
- Over the last ten years it is down 106.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Africa 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.