Reported cases of measles, per unit of GDP in Nigeria
Nigeria: Reported cases of measles, per unit of GDP was 0 Cases per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, per unit of GDP in Nigeria, 1974–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in Cases per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp in Nigeria is 0 Cases per US$ of GDP, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 43.9% on the previous year and up 398.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp in Nigeria peaked at 0 Cases per US$ of GDP in 1977 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases per US$ of GDP, in 2006.
Nigeria ranks 23rd of 203 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 unit of GDP in Nigeria, year by year
| Year | Cases per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1975 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +4.4% |
| 1976 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -13.0% |
| 1977 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +85.6% |
| 1978 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -34.2% |
| 1979 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -27.7% |
| 1980 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -32.4% |
| 1981 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -68.8% |
| 1982 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +24.2% |
| 1983 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +43.9% |
| 1984 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +76.4% |
| 1985 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -11.7% |
| 1986 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -3.7% |
| 1987 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -30.3% |
| 1988 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +3.8% |
| 1989 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -49.9% |
| 1990 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +179.7% |
| 1991 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -65.5% |
| 1992 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +123.3% |
| 1993 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -41.6% |
| 1994 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +36.7% |
| 1995 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -93.3% |
| 1996 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +442.9% |
| 1997 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -77.7% |
| 1998 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +515.3% |
| 1999 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +460.4% |
| 2000 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -16.5% |
| 2001 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -25.5% |
| 2002 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -80.7% |
| 2003 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +205.2% |
| 2004 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -82.8% |
| 2005 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +172.0% |
| 2006 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -99.5% |
| 2007 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +218.1% |
| 2008 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +212.4% |
| 2009 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -85.3% |
| 2010 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +436.6% |
| 2011 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +96.5% |
| 2012 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -69.4% |
| 2013 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +631.3% |
| 2014 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -88.3% |
| 2015 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +111.1% |
| 2016 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +68.1% |
| 2017 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -29.7% |
| 2018 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -43.8% |
| 2019 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +151.0% |
| 2020 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -64.7% |
| 2021 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +17.9% |
| 2022 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +112.1% |
| 2023 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +11.5% |
| 2024 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +43.9% |
Nigeria compared with similar countries
- Nigeria's 0 Cases per US$ of GDP is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 0 Cases per US$ of GDP, 20.9× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Nigeria's 0 Cases per US$ of GDP is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0 Cases per US$ of GDP, 2.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 20 South Sudan 0 Cases per US$ of GDP compare
- 21 Romania 0 Cases per US$ of GDP compare
- 22 Pakistan 0 Cases per US$ of GDP compare
- 24 Mozambique 0 Cases per US$ of GDP compare
- 25 Central African Republic 0 Cases per US$ of GDP compare
- 26 Uganda 0 Cases per US$ of GDP compare
More health data for Nigeria
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8137 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,301 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 257,921 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 14 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.14 % 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 0.0711 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.17 % 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 unit of gdp in Nigeria?
- Reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp in Nigeria was 0 Cases per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp recorded in Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 0 Cases per US$ of GDP in 1977.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases per US$ of GDP in 2006.
- How does Nigeria rank for reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp?
- Nigeria ranks 23rd out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 398.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Reported cases of measles, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Reported cases of measles divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Reported cases of measles ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Reported cases of measles World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Reported cases of measles divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.