Reported cases of measles in American Samoa
American Samoa: Reported cases of measles was 0 in 2011. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2011)
0
World rank
146th
of 205 countries
All-time high
498
in 1990
All-time low
0
in 1983
Years of data
33
1974–2011
Reported cases of measles in American Samoa, 1974–2011
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
American Samoa recorded 0 for reported cases of measles in 2011. That is the lowest value across all 33 years on record.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in American Samoa peaked at 498 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1983.
American Samoa ranks 146th 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 American Samoa, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 34 | — |
| 1975 | 445 | +1208.8% |
| 1976 | 11 | -97.5% |
| 1977 | 56 | +409.1% |
| 1978 | 31 | -44.6% |
| 1979 | 3 | -90.3% |
| 1980 | 16 | +433.3% |
| 1981 | 3 | -81.2% |
| 1982 | 2 | -33.3% |
| 1983 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1984 | 0 | — |
| 1985 | 28 | — |
| 1986 | 2 | -92.9% |
| 1987 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 1988 | 3 | +200.0% |
| 1989 | 2 | -33.3% |
| 1990 | 498 | +24800.0% |
| 1991 | 19 | -96.2% |
| 1992 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1993 | 0 | — |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 0 | — |
| 1997 | 12 | — |
| 1998 | 2 | -83.3% |
| 1999 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 1 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 96.67 | 3 | 445 | 6 |
| 1980s | 5.7 | 0 | 28 | 10 |
| 1990s | 53.1 | 0 | 498 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.1667 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in American Samoa?
- Reported cases of measles in American Samoa was 0 in 2011, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in American Samoa?
- The highest recorded value was 498 in 1990.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in American Samoa?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1983.
- How does American Samoa rank for reported cases of measles?
- American Samoa ranks 146th out of 205 countries with data for 2011.
- Where does this American Samoa 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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