Reported cases of measles, per square kilometre in Sudan
Sudan: Reported cases of measles, per square kilometre was 0.0007 Cases per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, per square kilometre in Sudan, 2012–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in Cases per square kilometre.
Analysis
In 2023, reported cases of measles, per square kilometre in Sudan stood at 0.0007 Cases per square kilometre.
That represents a change of down 12.6% on the previous year and down 51.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, per square kilometre in Sudan peaked at 0.0046 Cases per square kilometre in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.0002 Cases per square kilometre, in 2020.
That places Sudan 75th out of 205 countries with data for 2023, 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, per square kilometre in Sudan, year by year
| Year | Cases per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 0.0046 Cases per square kilometre | — |
| 2013 | 0.0015 Cases per square kilometre | -67.0% |
| 2014 | 0.0004 Cases per square kilometre | -76.0% |
| 2015 | 0.0019 Cases per square kilometre | +430.3% |
| 2016 | 0.0009 Cases per square kilometre | -50.7% |
| 2017 | 0.0004 Cases per square kilometre | -62.4% |
| 2018 | 0.0027 Cases per square kilometre | +648.9% |
| 2019 | 0.0019 Cases per square kilometre | -28.6% |
| 2020 | 0.0002 Cases per square kilometre | -88.7% |
| 2022 | 0.0008 Cases per square kilometre | +292.8% |
| 2023 | 0.0007 Cases per square kilometre | -12.6% |
Sudan compared with similar countries
- Sudan's 0.0007 Cases per square kilometre is below the median for low income countries, which is 0.0041 Cases per square kilometre, 18% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Sudan's 0.0007 Cases per square kilometre is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0.0029 Cases per square kilometre, 26% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0.0018 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0004 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0046 Cases per square kilometre | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.0006 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0002 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0008 Cases per square kilometre | 3 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
- 72 South Africa 0.0009 Cases per square kilometre compare
- 73 Mozambique 0.0008 Cases per square kilometre compare
- 74 Russia 0.0008 Cases per square kilometre compare
- 76 Madagascar 0.0006 Cases per square kilometre compare
- 77 Serbia 0.0006 Cases per square kilometre compare
- 78 Georgia 0.0006 Cases per square kilometre compare
More health data for Sudan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.63 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6701 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 841.3 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 14,804 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 22 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.27 % 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 0.0737 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.15 % 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 square kilometre in Sudan?
- Reported cases of measles, per square kilometre in Sudan was 0.0007 Cases per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, per square kilometre recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 0.0046 Cases per square kilometre in 2012.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, per square kilometre recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0002 Cases per square kilometre in 2020.
- How does Sudan rank for reported cases of measles, per square kilometre?
- Sudan ranks 75th out of 205 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported cases of measles, per square kilometre rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 51.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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.