Reported cases of measles in Algeria
Algeria: Reported cases of measles was 488 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Algeria, 1974–2024
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 Algeria is 488 Cases, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 140.4% on the previous year and down 81.1% over five years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Algeria peaked at 29,584 Cases in 1982 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2007.
Algeria ranks 57th of 210 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 in Algeria, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 10,517 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 8,899 Cases | -15.4% |
| 1976 | 15,646 Cases | +75.8% |
| 1977 | 12,015 Cases | -23.2% |
| 1978 | 10,696 Cases | -11.0% |
| 1979 | 14,937 Cases | +39.7% |
| 1980 | 15,527 Cases | +3.9% |
| 1981 | 20,849 Cases | +34.3% |
| 1982 | 29,584 Cases | +41.9% |
| 1983 | 22,126 Cases | -25.2% |
| 1984 | 22,553 Cases | +1.9% |
| 1985 | 20,114 Cases | -10.8% |
| 1986 | 3,975 Cases | -80.2% |
| 1987 | 2,500 Cases | -37.1% |
| 1988 | 2,634 Cases | +5.4% |
| 1989 | 4,169 Cases | +58.3% |
| 1990 | 1,796 Cases | -56.9% |
| 1991 | 5,969 Cases | +232.3% |
| 1992 | 8,823 Cases | +47.8% |
| 1993 | 3,141 Cases | -64.4% |
| 1994 | 5,913 Cases | +88.3% |
| 1995 | 8,204 Cases | +38.7% |
| 1996 | 21,003 Cases | +156.0% |
| 1997 | 19,573 Cases | -6.8% |
| 1998 | 3,301 Cases | -83.1% |
| 1999 | 2,503 Cases | -24.2% |
| 2001 | 2,686 Cases | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 5,862 Cases | +118.2% |
| 2003 | 15,374 Cases | +162.3% |
| 2004 | 3,289 Cases | -78.6% |
| 2005 | 2,302 Cases | -30.0% |
| 2006 | 944 Cases | -59.0% |
| 2007 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 217 Cases | — |
| 2009 | 107 Cases | -50.7% |
| 2010 | 103 Cases | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 112 Cases | +8.7% |
| 2012 | 18 Cases | -83.9% |
| 2013 | 25 Cases | +38.9% |
| 2014 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 63 Cases | — |
| 2016 | 41 Cases | -34.9% |
| 2017 | 112 Cases | +173.2% |
| 2018 | 3,356 Cases | +2896.4% |
| 2019 | 2,585 Cases | -23.0% |
| 2022 | 47 Cases | -98.2% |
| 2023 | 203 Cases | +331.9% |
| 2024 | 488 Cases | +140.4% |
Algeria compared with similar countries
- Algeria's 488 Cases is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.5 Cases, 51.4× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Algeria's 488 Cases is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 91 Cases, 5.4× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Algeria 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 | +2896.4% | 112 Cases | 3,356 Cases |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12,118 Cases | 8,899 Cases | 15,646 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 14,403 Cases | 2,500 Cases | 29,584 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,023 Cases | 1,796 Cases | 21,003 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,420 Cases | 0 Cases | 15,374 Cases | 9 |
| 2010s | 641.5 Cases | 0 Cases | 3,356 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 246 Cases | 47 Cases | 488 Cases | 3 |
Countries ranked near Algeria
More health data for Algeria
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.82 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5437 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 1,455 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.77 % 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 0.0465 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.77 % 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 0.0485 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Algeria?
- Reported cases of measles in Algeria was 488 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 Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 29,584 Cases in 1982.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2007.
- How does Algeria rank for reported cases of measles?
- Algeria ranks 57th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Algeria 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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