Reported cases of measles in Albania
Albania: Reported cases of measles was 212 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Albania, 1982–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Albania is 212 Cases, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1,530.8% on the previous year and down 56.6% over five years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Albania peaked at 136,034 Cases in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 1984.
That places Albania 72nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024, 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 in Albania, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 3 Cases | — |
| 1983 | 17 Cases | +466.7% |
| 1984 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 1985 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1986 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1987 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1988 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1989 | 136,034 Cases | — |
| 1991 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1993 | 7 Cases | — |
| 1994 | 29 Cases | +314.3% |
| 1995 | 15 Cases | -48.3% |
| 1996 | 1,204 Cases | +7926.7% |
| 1997 | 2,386 Cases | +98.2% |
| 1998 | 1,901 Cases | -20.3% |
| 1999 | 797 Cases | -58.1% |
| 2000 | 662 Cases | -16.9% |
| 2001 | 18 Cases | -97.3% |
| 2002 | 16 Cases | -11.1% |
| 2003 | 8 Cases | -50.0% |
| 2004 | 7 Cases | -12.5% |
| 2005 | 6 Cases | -14.3% |
| 2006 | 68 Cases | +1033.3% |
| 2007 | 22 Cases | -67.6% |
| 2009 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 10 Cases | — |
| 2011 | 28 Cases | +180.0% |
| 2012 | 9 Cases | -67.9% |
| 2013 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 17 Cases | — |
| 2017 | 12 Cases | -29.4% |
| 2018 | 1,469 Cases | +12141.7% |
| 2019 | 488 Cases | -66.8% |
| 2020 | 4 Cases | -99.2% |
| 2022 | 1 Cases | -75.0% |
| 2023 | 13 Cases | +1200.0% |
| 2024 | 212 Cases | +1530.8% |
Albania compared with similar countries
- Albania's 212 Cases is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.5 Cases, 22.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Albania's 212 Cases is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97 Cases, 2.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Albania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +12141.7% | 12 Cases | 1,469 Cases |
| 1996 | +7926.7% | 15 Cases | 1,204 Cases |
| 2024 | +1530.8% | 13 Cases | 212 Cases |
| 2023 | +1200.0% | 1 Cases | 13 Cases |
| 2006 | +1033.3% | 6 Cases | 68 Cases |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 17,007 Cases | 0 Cases | 136,034 Cases | 8 |
| 1990s | 704.33 Cases | 0 Cases | 2,386 Cases | 9 |
| 2000s | 89.67 Cases | 0 Cases | 662 Cases | 9 |
| 2010s | 254.12 Cases | 0 Cases | 1,469 Cases | 8 |
| 2020s | 57.5 Cases | 1 Cases | 212 Cases | 4 |
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.287 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 12 deaths (2100)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.99 % 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 0.024 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.15 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0258 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Albania?
- Reported cases of measles in Albania was 212 Cases in 2024, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Albania?
- The highest recorded value was 136,034 Cases in 1989.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Albania?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 1984.
- How does Albania rank for reported cases of measles?
- Albania ranks 72nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Albania data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of measles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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