Reported cases of measles in Angola
Angola: Reported cases of measles was 619 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
619
Change on year
down 82.4%
World rank
49th
of 205 countries
All-time high
30,067
in 1982
All-time low
29
in 2004
Years of data
51
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Angola, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Angola is 619, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 82.4% on the previous year and down 94.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Angola peaked at 30,067 in 1982 and was at its lowest, 29, in 2004.
That places Angola 49th out of 205 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of measles in Angola, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 5,881 | — |
| 1975 | 2,153 | -63.4% |
| 1976 | 5,492 | +155.1% |
| 1977 | 12,940 | +135.6% |
| 1978 | 20,408 | +57.7% |
| 1979 | 19,682 | -3.6% |
| 1980 | 29,656 | +50.7% |
| 1981 | 19,714 | -33.5% |
| 1982 | 30,067 | +52.5% |
| 1983 | 22,589 | -24.9% |
| 1984 | 22,685 | +0.4% |
| 1985 | 22,822 | +0.6% |
| 1986 | 15,580 | -31.7% |
| 1987 | 13,368 | -14.2% |
| 1988 | 21,009 | +57.2% |
| 1989 | 19,820 | -5.7% |
| 1990 | 29,069 | +46.7% |
| 1991 | 18,382 | -36.8% |
| 1992 | 16,772 | -8.8% |
| 1993 | 9,273 | -44.7% |
| 1994 | 5,480 | -40.9% |
| 1995 | 635 | -88.4% |
| 1996 | 251 | -60.5% |
| 1997 | 8,183 | +3160.2% |
| 1998 | 2,576 | -68.5% |
| 1999 | 350 | -86.4% |
| 2000 | 2,219 | +534.0% |
| 2001 | 9,046 | +307.7% |
| 2002 | 11,945 | +32.0% |
| 2003 | 1,196 | -90.0% |
| 2004 | 29 | -97.6% |
| 2005 | 258 | +789.7% |
| 2006 | 765 | +196.5% |
| 2007 | 1,014 | +32.5% |
| 2008 | 265 | -73.9% |
| 2009 | 2,807 | +959.2% |
| 2010 | 1,190 | -57.6% |
| 2011 | 1,449 | +21.8% |
| 2012 | 4,458 | +207.7% |
| 2013 | 8,523 | +91.2% |
| 2014 | 11,699 | +37.3% |
| 2015 | 119 | -99.0% |
| 2016 | 53 | -55.5% |
| 2017 | 29 | -45.3% |
| 2018 | 57 | +96.6% |
| 2019 | 2,987 | +5140.4% |
| 2020 | 1,085 | -63.7% |
| 2021 | 300 | -72.4% |
| 2022 | 3,271 | +990.3% |
| 2023 | 3,508 | +7.2% |
| 2024 | 619 | -82.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11,093 | 2,153 | 20,408 | 6 |
| 1980s | 21,731 | 13,368 | 30,067 | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,097 | 251 | 29,069 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,954 | 29 | 11,945 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,056 | 29 | 11,699 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,757 | 300 | 3,508 | 5 |
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More health data for Angola
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.27 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.05 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 740.2 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 31,754 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, total, annual growth rate 2.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.441 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate 3.42 % 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 0.2695 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Angola?
- Reported cases of measles in Angola was 619 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 30,067 in 1982.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 29 in 2004.
- How does Angola rank for reported cases of measles?
- Angola ranks 49th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola 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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