What is the highest reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?

The highest recorded value was 0 Cases per US$ of GDP in 1985.

What is the lowest reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?

The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases per US$ of GDP in 2015.

How does South Africa rank for reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp?

South Africa ranks 72nd out of 203 countries with data for 2024.

Is reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?

Over the last ten years it is up 1,240.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.

Where does this South Africa 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.

Reported cases of measles, per unit of GDP in South Africa

Name: Reported cases of measles, per unit of GDP in South Africa
Creator: Statizoid (derived)
License: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page

South Africa: Reported cases of measles, per unit of GDP was 0 Cases per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)

0 Cases per US$ of GDP

Change on year

down 14.3%

World rank

72nd

of 203 countries

All-time high

0 Cases per US$ of GDP

in 1985

All-time low

0 Cases per US$ of GDP

in 2015

Years of data

1979–2024

Reported cases of measles, per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1979–2024

Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in Cases per US$ of GDP.

Analysis

South Africa recorded 0 Cases per US$ of GDP for reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp in 2024.

That represents a change of down 14.3% on the previous year and up 1,240.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp in South Africa peaked at 0 Cases per US$ of GDP in 1985 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases per US$ of GDP, in 2015.

South Africa ranks 72nd of 203 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, per unit of GDP in South Africa, year by year

Annual values for Reported cases of measles, per unit of GDP in South Africa, 1979 to 2024.
Year	Cases per US$ of GDP	Change
1979	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	—
1980	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	+228.8%
1981	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-20.9%
1982	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-11.5%
1983	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	+15.8%
1984	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	+9.5%
1985	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	+45.7%
1986	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-33.9%
1987	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	+27.4%
1988	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-37.2%
1989	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	+15.2%
1990	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-50.1%
1991	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-58.1%
1992	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	+338.1%
1993	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-43.5%
1994	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-49.0%
1995	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	+15.5%
1996	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-22.7%
1997	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-80.1%
1998	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-19.3%
1999	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-60.2%
2000	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	+278.4%
2001	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-10.5%
2002	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-6.2%
2003	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-84.7%
2004	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	+162.0%
2005	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-34.4%
2006	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-87.5%
2007	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-65.1%
2008	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	+32.6%
2009	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	+14297.4%
2010	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	+68.6%
2011	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-99.3%
2012	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-63.3%
2013	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-15.3%
2014	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	+177.6%
2015	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-71.7%
2016	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	+13.4%
2017	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	+889.7%
2018	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-68.2%
2019	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-13.5%
2020	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-21.9%
2021	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-57.8%
2022	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	+1862.7%
2023	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	+176.0%
2024	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	-14.3%

South Africa compared with similar countries

South Africa's 0 Cases per US$ of GDP is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 0 Cases per US$ of GDP, 8.9× the median. (58 countries reporting)
South Africa's 0 Cases per US$ of GDP is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 0 Cases per US$ of GDP, 10% of the median. (48 countries reporting)

Biggest year-on-year movements

Years where Reported cases of measles, per unit of GDP in South Africa 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
2009	+14297.4%	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	0 Cases per US$ of GDP
2022	+1862.7%	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	0 Cases per US$ of GDP
2017	+889.7%	0 Cases per US$ of GDP	0 Cases per US$ of GDP

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	1
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 South Africa

69 Sri Lanka 0 Cases per US$ of GDP compare
70 Lebanon 0 Cases per US$ of GDP compare
71 Nepal 0 Cases per US$ of GDP compare
73 Ukraine 0 Cases per US$ of GDP compare
74 Micronesia (country) 0 Cases per US$ of GDP compare
75 Algeria 0 Cases per US$ of GDP compare

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More health data for South Africa

Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2100)
Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1386 % change on previous year (2090)
Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,152 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
Number of infants who die before age 1 3,333 deaths (2100)
Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.5504 % 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 0.045 units per person (2025)
Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.0003 % change on previous year (2025)
Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp in South Africa?: Reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp in South Africa 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 South Africa?: The highest recorded value was 0 Cases per US$ of GDP in 1985.
What is the lowest reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp recorded in South Africa?: The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases per US$ of GDP in 2015.
How does South Africa rank for reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp?: South Africa ranks 72nd out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp rising or falling in South Africa?: Over the last ten years it is up 1,240.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this South Africa 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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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$)

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Reported cases of measles World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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Indicator: Reported cases of measles, per unit of GDP
Unit: Cases per US$ of GDP
Source: Statizoid (derived)
Licence: Derived by Statizoid from the sources named on the page
Coverage: 203 places, 8,557 data points, 1974–2024
Last refreshed: 13 September 2026

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.