Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Zambia
Zambia: Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate was -94.71 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Zambia, 1975–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Zambia stood at -94.71 % change on previous year.
The figure is down 142.6% on the previous year and down 27.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Zambia peaked at 920 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -96.48 % change on previous year, in 2003.
Zambia ranks 115th 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 Zambia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -19.52 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 40.1 % change on previous year | -305.4% |
| 1977 | -12.58 % change on previous year | -131.4% |
| 1978 | -12.06 % change on previous year | -4.1% |
| 1979 | -3.5 % change on previous year | -71.0% |
| 1980 | 3.78 % change on previous year | -207.9% |
| 1981 | 86.71 % change on previous year | +2196.3% |
| 1982 | -60.1 % change on previous year | -169.3% |
| 1983 | -30.42 % change on previous year | -49.4% |
| 1984 | -27.88 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 1985 | 38.28 % change on previous year | -237.3% |
| 1986 | -53.2 % change on previous year | -239.0% |
| 1987 | -38.02 % change on previous year | -28.5% |
| 1988 | -15.59 % change on previous year | -59.0% |
| 1989 | -53.98 % change on previous year | +246.3% |
| 1990 | 17.42 % change on previous year | -132.3% |
| 1991 | -58.18 % change on previous year | -434.0% |
| 1992 | 290.01 % change on previous year | -598.5% |
| 1993 | 7.48 % change on previous year | -97.4% |
| 1994 | 20.51 % change on previous year | +174.3% |
| 1995 | -40.14 % change on previous year | -295.7% |
| 1996 | 10.85 % change on previous year | -127.0% |
| 1997 | -24.52 % change on previous year | -325.9% |
| 2000 | 31.52 % change on previous year | -228.6% |
| 2001 | -45.05 % change on previous year | -242.9% |
| 2002 | 47.3 % change on previous year | -205.0% |
| 2003 | -96.48 % change on previous year | -304.0% |
| 2004 | -96.03 % change on previous year | -0.5% |
| 2005 | 28.57 % change on previous year | -129.8% |
| 2006 | 920 % change on previous year | +3120.0% |
| 2007 | 16.56 % change on previous year | -98.2% |
| 2008 | -73.83 % change on previous year | -545.9% |
| 2009 | -81.43 % change on previous year | +10.3% |
| 2011 | -16 % change on previous year | -80.4% |
| 2012 | -93.23 % change on previous year | +482.8% |
| 2013 | -96.09 % change on previous year | +3.1% |
| 2014 | -74.29 % change on previous year | -22.7% |
| 2015 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 2016 | -11.11 % change on previous year | — |
| 2017 | 62.5 % change on previous year | -662.5% |
| 2018 | -15.38 % change on previous year | -124.6% |
| 2019 | 36.36 % change on previous year | -336.4% |
| 2021 | -76.79 % change on previous year | -311.2% |
| 2023 | 222.11 % change on previous year | -389.2% |
| 2024 | -94.71 % change on previous year | -142.6% |
Zambia compared with similar countries
- Zambia's -94.71 % change on previous year is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is -65.92 % change on previous year, 1.4× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Zambia's -94.71 % change on previous year is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is -49.73 % change on previous year, 1.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Zambia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +3120.0% | 28.57 % change on previous year | 920 % change on previous year |
| 1981 | +2196.3% | 3.78 % change on previous year | 86.71 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -1.51 % change on previous year | -19.52 % change on previous year | 40.1 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | -15.04 % change on previous year | -60.1 % change on previous year | 86.71 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 27.93 % change on previous year | -58.18 % change on previous year | 290.01 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 65.11 % change on previous year | -96.48 % change on previous year | 920 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | -23.03 % change on previous year | -96.09 % change on previous year | 62.5 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 16.87 % change on previous year | -94.71 % change on previous year | 222.11 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Zambia
- 112 Yemen -87.96 % change on previous year compare
- 113 Lesotho -88.24 % change on previous year compare
- 114 Nepal -88.27 % change on previous year compare
- 116 Botswana -95.24 % change on previous year compare
- 117 Central African Republic -96.75 % change on previous year compare
- 118 Gabon -97.26 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Zambia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.09 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7971 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 809.3 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 8,894 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.68 % 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 0.0743 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.69 % 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 Zambia?
- Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Zambia was -94.71 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The highest recorded value was 920 % change on previous year in 2006.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Zambia?
- The lowest recorded value was -96.48 % change on previous year in 2003.
- How does Zambia rank for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate?
- Zambia ranks 115th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles, annual growth rate rising or falling in Zambia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 27.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Zambia 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.