Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in South Sudan
South Sudan: Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate was -60.86 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in South Sudan, 2012–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
South Sudan recorded -60.86 % change on previous year for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 150.5% on the previous year and down 280.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in South Sudan peaked at 120.54 % change on previous year in 2023 and was at its lowest, -73.1 % change on previous year, in 2013.
That places South Sudan 91st out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Sudan, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 55.41 % change on previous year | — |
| 2013 | -73.1 % change on previous year | -231.9% |
| 2014 | -16 % change on previous year | -78.1% |
| 2015 | 99.09 % change on previous year | -719.3% |
| 2016 | 2.28 % change on previous year | -97.7% |
| 2017 | -45.77 % change on previous year | -2109.2% |
| 2018 | -46 % change on previous year | +0.5% |
| 2020 | -62.07 % change on previous year | +34.9% |
| 2023 | 120.54 % change on previous year | -294.2% |
| 2024 | -60.86 % change on previous year | -150.5% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's -60.86 % change on previous year is below the median for low income countries, which is -46.05 % change on previous year, 1.3× the median. (24 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's -60.86 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -49.73 % change on previous year, 1.2× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | -3.44 % change on previous year | -73.1 % change on previous year | 99.09 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 2020s | -0.7989 % change on previous year | -62.07 % change on previous year | 120.54 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
- 88 Somalia -51.72 % change on previous year compare
- 89 Qatar -56.69 % change on previous year compare
- 90 Maldives -60 % change on previous year compare
- 92 Sri Lanka -63.21 % change on previous year compare
- 93 Namibia -64.29 % change on previous year compare
- 94 Indonesia -64.97 % change on previous year compare
More health data for South Sudan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.47 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.665 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,347 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 12,029 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 123 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 123 deaths (2026)
- Population ages 30-34, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 35-39, female, annual growth rate -0.8302 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 30-34, male, per capita 0.0253 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in South Sudan?
- Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in South Sudan was -60.86 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 120.54 % change on previous year in 2023.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was -73.1 % change on previous year in 2013.
- How does South Sudan rank for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate?
- South Sudan ranks 91st out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles, annual growth rate rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 280.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan 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
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
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.