Reported cases of measles in Algeria
Algeria: Reported cases of measles was 488 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
488
Change on year
up 140.4%
World rank
57th
of 205 countries
All-time high
29,584
in 1982
All-time low
0
in 2007
Years of data
48
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Algeria, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Algeria is 488, 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 in 1982 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2007.
Algeria ranks 57th of 205 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 10,517 | — |
| 1975 | 8,899 | -15.4% |
| 1976 | 15,646 | +75.8% |
| 1977 | 12,015 | -23.2% |
| 1978 | 10,696 | -11.0% |
| 1979 | 14,937 | +39.7% |
| 1980 | 15,527 | +3.9% |
| 1981 | 20,849 | +34.3% |
| 1982 | 29,584 | +41.9% |
| 1983 | 22,126 | -25.2% |
| 1984 | 22,553 | +1.9% |
| 1985 | 20,114 | -10.8% |
| 1986 | 3,975 | -80.2% |
| 1987 | 2,500 | -37.1% |
| 1988 | 2,634 | +5.4% |
| 1989 | 4,169 | +58.3% |
| 1990 | 1,796 | -56.9% |
| 1991 | 5,969 | +232.3% |
| 1992 | 8,823 | +47.8% |
| 1993 | 3,141 | -64.4% |
| 1994 | 5,913 | +88.3% |
| 1995 | 8,204 | +38.7% |
| 1996 | 21,003 | +156.0% |
| 1997 | 19,573 | -6.8% |
| 1998 | 3,301 | -83.1% |
| 1999 | 2,503 | -24.2% |
| 2001 | 2,686 | +7.3% |
| 2002 | 5,862 | +118.2% |
| 2003 | 15,374 | +162.3% |
| 2004 | 3,289 | -78.6% |
| 2005 | 2,302 | -30.0% |
| 2006 | 944 | -59.0% |
| 2007 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 217 | — |
| 2009 | 107 | -50.7% |
| 2010 | 103 | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 112 | +8.7% |
| 2012 | 18 | -83.9% |
| 2013 | 25 | +38.9% |
| 2014 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 63 | — |
| 2016 | 41 | -34.9% |
| 2017 | 112 | +173.2% |
| 2018 | 3,356 | +2896.4% |
| 2019 | 2,585 | -23.0% |
| 2022 | 47 | -98.2% |
| 2023 | 203 | +331.9% |
| 2024 | 488 | +140.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 12,118 | 8,899 | 15,646 | 6 |
| 1980s | 14,403 | 2,500 | 29,584 | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,023 | 1,796 | 21,003 | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,420 | 0 | 15,374 | 9 |
| 2010s | 641.5 | 0 | 3,356 | 10 |
| 2020s | 246 | 47 | 488 | 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)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 943.1 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 1,455 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, total, annual growth rate -0.0211 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.2993 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate 1.64 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per capita 0.3084 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Algeria?
- Reported cases of measles in Algeria was 488 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Algeria?
- The highest recorded value was 29,584 in 1982.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Algeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2007.
- How does Algeria rank for reported cases of measles?
- Algeria ranks 57th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Algeria data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of measles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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