Reported cases of measles, per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Reported cases of measles, per capita was 0.0029 Cases per person in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1974–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in Cases per person.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 0.0029 Cases per person for reported cases of measles, per capita in 2024.
The figure is down 3.2% on the previous year and up 563.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 0.0036 Cases per person in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases per person, in 2009.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 1st of 205 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of measles, per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo, year by year
| Year | Cases per person | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 0.0026 Cases per person | — |
| 1975 | 0.0022 Cases per person | -14.0% |
| 1976 | 0.0025 Cases per person | +14.4% |
| 1977 | 0.0018 Cases per person | -29.3% |
| 1978 | 0.0015 Cases per person | -15.4% |
| 1979 | 0.0011 Cases per person | -24.9% |
| 1980 | 0.0012 Cases per person | +7.1% |
| 1981 | 0.0014 Cases per person | +13.7% |
| 1982 | 0.0011 Cases per person | -21.7% |
| 1983 | 0.0007 Cases per person | -33.7% |
| 1984 | 0.0004 Cases per person | -47.7% |
| 1985 | 0.0006 Cases per person | +65.8% |
| 1986 | 0.0006 Cases per person | -3.5% |
| 1987 | 0.0004 Cases per person | -25.9% |
| 1988 | 0.0004 Cases per person | -13.9% |
| 1989 | 0.0003 Cases per person | -18.0% |
| 1990 | 0.0001 Cases per person | -60.5% |
| 1992 | 0 Cases per person | -98.7% |
| 1993 | 0.0001 Cases per person | +4110.3% |
| 1994 | 0.0003 Cases per person | +336.2% |
| 1995 | 0.0001 Cases per person | -58.5% |
| 1996 | 0.0002 Cases per person | +72.0% |
| 1997 | 0.0001 Cases per person | -40.6% |
| 1998 | 0.0003 Cases per person | +157.7% |
| 1999 | 0.0002 Cases per person | -23.2% |
| 2000 | 0.0002 Cases per person | -33.9% |
| 2001 | 0.0002 Cases per person | -5.6% |
| 2002 | 0.0006 Cases per person | +266.1% |
| 2003 | 0.0004 Cases per person | -30.0% |
| 2004 | 0.0008 Cases per person | +98.7% |
| 2005 | 0.0031 Cases per person | +293.8% |
| 2006 | 0.0013 Cases per person | -57.4% |
| 2007 | 0.0009 Cases per person | -32.7% |
| 2008 | 0.0002 Cases per person | -78.2% |
| 2009 | 0 Cases per person | -99.6% |
| 2010 | 0.0001 Cases per person | +9088.4% |
| 2011 | 0.0019 Cases per person | +2294.7% |
| 2012 | 0.001 Cases per person | -47.9% |
| 2013 | 0.0012 Cases per person | +18.6% |
| 2014 | 0.0004 Cases per person | -63.1% |
| 2015 | 0.0001 Cases per person | -85.6% |
| 2016 | 0.0001 Cases per person | -2.1% |
| 2017 | 0.0005 Cases per person | +754.0% |
| 2018 | 0.0008 Cases per person | +49.4% |
| 2019 | 0.0036 Cases per person | +362.9% |
| 2020 | 0.0009 Cases per person | -76.1% |
| 2021 | 0.0005 Cases per person | -35.9% |
| 2022 | 0 Cases per person | -92.2% |
| 2023 | 0.0029 Cases per person | +6783.8% |
| 2024 | 0.0029 Cases per person | -3.2% |
Democratic Republic of Congo compared with similar countries
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 0.0029 Cases per person is above the median for low income countries, which is 0 Cases per person, 65.4× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Democratic Republic of Congo's 0.0029 Cases per person is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0 Cases per person, 106.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles, per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +9088.4% | 0 Cases per person | 0.0001 Cases per person |
| 2023 | +6783.8% | 0 Cases per person | 0.0029 Cases per person |
| 1993 | +4110.3% | 0 Cases per person | 0.0001 Cases per person |
| 2011 | +2294.7% | 0.0001 Cases per person | 0.0019 Cases per person |
| 2017 | +754.0% | 0.0001 Cases per person | 0.0005 Cases per person |
| 2019 | +362.9% | 0.0008 Cases per person | 0.0036 Cases per person |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.002 Cases per person | 0.0011 Cases per person | 0.0026 Cases per person | 6 |
| 1980s | 0.0007 Cases per person | 0.0003 Cases per person | 0.0014 Cases per person | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0002 Cases per person | 0 Cases per person | 0.0003 Cases per person | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.0008 Cases per person | 0 Cases per person | 0.0031 Cases per person | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.001 Cases per person | 0.0001 Cases per person | 0.0036 Cases per person | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0014 Cases per person | 0 Cases per person | 0.0029 Cases per person | 5 |
Countries ranked near Democratic Republic of Congo
- 2 Bosnia and Herzegovina 0.0025 Cases per person compare
- 3 Kyrgyzstan 0.002 Cases per person compare
- 4 Azerbaijan 0.0018 Cases per person compare
More health data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.56 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.03 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 821.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 133,650 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 390 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 2.56 % 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 0.0895 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 2.59 % 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, per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Reported cases of measles, per capita in Democratic Republic of Congo was 0.0029 Cases per person in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, per capita recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0036 Cases per person in 2019.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, per capita recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases per person in 2009.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for reported cases of measles, per capita?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 1st out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles, per capita rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 563.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Reported cases of measles, per capita. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Reported cases of measles divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Reported cases of measles ÷ Population, total
Computed from
- Reported cases of measles World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
- Population, total World Population Prospects, United Nations (UN)
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About this data
Reported cases of measles divided by Population, total, matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.