Reported cases of measles, gaps filled in Albania
Albania: Reported cases of measles, gaps filled was 212 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, gaps filled in Albania, 1982–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in Cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles, gaps filled in Albania is 212 Cases, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 1,530.8% on the previous year and up 3,641.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, gaps filled in Albania peaked at 136,034 Cases in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 1984.
Albania ranks 72nd of 210 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, gaps filled in Albania, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 3 Cases | — |
| 1983 | 17 Cases | +466.7% |
| 1984 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 1985 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1986 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1987 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1988 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1989 | 136,034 Cases | — |
| 1990 | 68,017 Cases | -50.0% |
| 1991 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1993 | 7 Cases | — |
| 1994 | 29 Cases | +314.3% |
| 1995 | 15 Cases | -48.3% |
| 1996 | 1,204 Cases | +7926.7% |
| 1997 | 2,386 Cases | +98.2% |
| 1998 | 1,901 Cases | -20.3% |
| 1999 | 797 Cases | -58.1% |
| 2000 | 662 Cases | -16.9% |
| 2001 | 18 Cases | -97.3% |
| 2002 | 16 Cases | -11.1% |
| 2003 | 8 Cases | -50.0% |
| 2004 | 7 Cases | -12.5% |
| 2005 | 6 Cases | -14.3% |
| 2006 | 68 Cases | +1033.3% |
| 2007 | 22 Cases | -67.6% |
| 2008 | 11 Cases | -50.0% |
| 2009 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 10 Cases | — |
| 2011 | 28 Cases | +180.0% |
| 2012 | 9 Cases | -67.9% |
| 2013 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 5.67 Cases | — |
| 2015 | 11.33 Cases | +100.0% |
| 2016 | 17 Cases | +50.0% |
| 2017 | 12 Cases | -29.4% |
| 2018 | 1,469 Cases | +12141.7% |
| 2019 | 488 Cases | -66.8% |
| 2020 | 4 Cases | -99.2% |
| 2021 | 2.5 Cases | -37.5% |
| 2022 | 1 Cases | -60.0% |
| 2023 | 13 Cases | +1200.0% |
| 2024 | 212 Cases | +1530.8% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 212 Cases is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.5 Cases, 22.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Albania's 212 Cases is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97 Cases, 2.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles, gaps filled in Albania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +12141.7% | 12 Cases | 1,469 Cases |
| 1996 | +7926.7% | 15 Cases | 1,204 Cases |
| 2024 | +1530.8% | 13 Cases | 212 Cases |
| 2023 | +1200.0% | 1 Cases | 13 Cases |
| 2006 | +1033.3% | 6 Cases | 68 Cases |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 17,007 Cases | 0 Cases | 136,034 Cases | 8 |
| 1990s | 7,436 Cases | 0 Cases | 68,017 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 81.8 Cases | 0 Cases | 662 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 205 Cases | 0 Cases | 1,469 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 46.5 Cases | 1 Cases | 212 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Albania
- 69 Bangladesh 247 Cases compare
- 70 Spain 227 Cases compare
- 71 Republic of Moldova 216 Cases compare
- 73 Ireland 207 Cases compare
- 73 Libya 207 Cases compare
- 75 Netherlands 202 Cases compare
More health data for Albania
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.287 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 2,085 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 12 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.99 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.024 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles, gaps filled in Albania?
- Reported cases of measles, gaps filled in Albania was 212 Cases in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, gaps filled recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 136,034 Cases in 1989.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, gaps filled recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 1984.
- How does Albania rank for reported cases of measles, gaps filled?
- Albania ranks 72nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles, gaps filled rising or falling in Albania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,641.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Reported cases of measles, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Reported cases of measles with 433 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
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
Reported cases of measles with 433 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.