Reported cases of measles, per square kilometre in Central African Republic
Central African Republic: Reported cases of measles, per square kilometre was 0.0062 Cases per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, per square kilometre in Central African Republic, 1974–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in Cases per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, reported cases of measles, per square kilometre in Central African Republic stood at 0.0062 Cases per square kilometre.
That represents a change of up 2,378.1% on the previous year and up 544.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, per square kilometre in Central African Republic peaked at 0.0193 Cases per square kilometre in 1976 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases per square kilometre, in 2010.
Central African Republic ranks 36th of 205 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of measles, per square kilometre in Central African Republic, year by year
| Year | Cases per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 0.0051 Cases per square kilometre | — |
| 1976 | 0.0193 Cases per square kilometre | +279.8% |
| 1977 | 0.007 Cases per square kilometre | -63.5% |
| 1978 | 0.0141 Cases per square kilometre | +100.8% |
| 1979 | 0.0146 Cases per square kilometre | +3.5% |
| 1980 | 0.0133 Cases per square kilometre | -9.1% |
| 1981 | 0.0061 Cases per square kilometre | -53.9% |
| 1982 | 0.0041 Cases per square kilometre | -32.9% |
| 1983 | 0.0025 Cases per square kilometre | -39.0% |
| 1984 | 0.0103 Cases per square kilometre | +308.9% |
| 1985 | 0.0039 Cases per square kilometre | -61.8% |
| 1986 | 0.0029 Cases per square kilometre | -27.0% |
| 1987 | 0.0034 Cases per square kilometre | +20.3% |
| 1988 | 0.003 Cases per square kilometre | -11.6% |
| 1989 | 0.0005 Cases per square kilometre | -82.6% |
| 1990 | 0.002 Cases per square kilometre | +285.2% |
| 1991 | 0.0058 Cases per square kilometre | +185.8% |
| 1992 | 0.0049 Cases per square kilometre | -17.1% |
| 1993 | 0.0027 Cases per square kilometre | -43.9% |
| 1995 | 0.0014 Cases per square kilometre | -46.8% |
| 1996 | 0.0004 Cases per square kilometre | -72.5% |
| 1997 | 0.0003 Cases per square kilometre | -21.8% |
| 1998 | 0.0002 Cases per square kilometre | -24.7% |
| 1999 | 0.001 Cases per square kilometre | +311.0% |
| 2000 | 0.0051 Cases per square kilometre | +434.5% |
| 2001 | 0.0046 Cases per square kilometre | -11.5% |
| 2002 | 0.0015 Cases per square kilometre | -66.9% |
| 2003 | 0.001 Cases per square kilometre | -30.5% |
| 2004 | 0.002 Cases per square kilometre | +89.1% |
| 2005 | 0.0008 Cases per square kilometre | -61.8% |
| 2006 | 0 Cases per square kilometre | -99.4% |
| 2007 | 0.0001 Cases per square kilometre | +1533.3% |
| 2008 | 0 Cases per square kilometre | -75.5% |
| 2009 | 0 Cases per square kilometre | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 0 Cases per square kilometre | -81.8% |
| 2011 | 0.0011 Cases per square kilometre | +33849.9% |
| 2012 | 0.0002 Cases per square kilometre | -79.2% |
| 2013 | 0.001 Cases per square kilometre | +322.7% |
| 2014 | 0.0003 Cases per square kilometre | -64.8% |
| 2015 | 0.0002 Cases per square kilometre | -28.6% |
| 2016 | 0.0006 Cases per square kilometre | +144.7% |
| 2017 | 0.0013 Cases per square kilometre | +118.3% |
| 2018 | 0.0004 Cases per square kilometre | -72.0% |
| 2019 | 0.0054 Cases per square kilometre | +1413.4% |
| 2020 | 0.0055 Cases per square kilometre | +1.3% |
| 2021 | 0.0005 Cases per square kilometre | -91.7% |
| 2022 | 0.0002 Cases per square kilometre | -45.8% |
| 2023 | 0.0062 Cases per square kilometre | +2378.1% |
Central African Republic compared with similar countries
- Central African Republic's 0.0062 Cases per square kilometre is above the median for low income countries, which is 0.0041 Cases per square kilometre, 1.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Central African Republic's 0.0062 Cases per square kilometre is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.0029 Cases per square kilometre, 2.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles, per square kilometre in Central African Republic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +33849.9% | 0 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0011 Cases per square kilometre |
| 2023 | +2378.1% | 0.0002 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0062 Cases per square kilometre |
| 2007 | +1533.3% | 0 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0001 Cases per square kilometre |
| 2019 | +1413.4% | 0.0004 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0054 Cases per square kilometre |
| 2000 | +434.5% | 0.001 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0051 Cases per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.012 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0051 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0193 Cases per square kilometre | 5 |
| 1980s | 0.005 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0005 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0133 Cases per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.0021 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0002 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0058 Cases per square kilometre | 9 |
| 2000s | 0.0015 Cases per square kilometre | 0 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0051 Cases per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2010s | 0.0011 Cases per square kilometre | 0 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0054 Cases per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.0031 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0002 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0062 Cases per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near Central African Republic
- 33 United Arab Emirates 0.0068 Cases per square kilometre compare
- 34 Nepal 0.0067 Cases per square kilometre compare
- 35 Turkey 0.0066 Cases per square kilometre compare
- 37 Malaysia 0.0061 Cases per square kilometre compare
- 38 Kazakhstan 0.0056 Cases per square kilometre compare
- 39 Jordan 0.0051 Cases per square kilometre compare
More health data for Central African Republic
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 887.2 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 5,728 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 4.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0934 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 4.96 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles, per square kilometre in Central African Republic?
- Reported cases of measles, per square kilometre in Central African Republic was 0.0062 Cases per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, per square kilometre recorded in Central African Republic?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0193 Cases per square kilometre in 1976.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, per square kilometre recorded in Central African Republic?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases per square kilometre in 2010.
- How does Central African Republic rank for reported cases of measles, per square kilometre?
- Central African Republic ranks 36th out of 205 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported cases of measles, per square kilometre rising or falling in Central African Republic?
- Over the last ten years it is up 544.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Central African Republic data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Reported cases of measles, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Reported cases of measles divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Reported cases of measles ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Reported cases of measles World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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 divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.