Reported cases of measles in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Reported cases of measles was 4,397 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
4,397 Cases
Change on year
up 546.6%
World rank
22nd
of 210 countries
All-time high
54,118 Cases
in 2009
All-time low
12 Cases
in 2007
Years of data
49
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Burkina Faso, 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 Burkina Faso is 4,397 Cases, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 546.6% on the previous year and up 1,181.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Burkina Faso peaked at 54,118 Cases in 2009 and was at its lowest, 12 Cases, in 2007.
Burkina Faso ranks 22nd of 210 countries on this measure, 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 Burkina Faso, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 11,329 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 33,683 Cases | +197.3% |
| 1976 | 22,563 Cases | -33.0% |
| 1977 | 32,317 Cases | +43.2% |
| 1978 | 9,213 Cases | -71.5% |
| 1979 | 29,672 Cases | +222.1% |
| 1980 | 13,713 Cases | -53.8% |
| 1981 | 17,327 Cases | +26.4% |
| 1982 | 20,940 Cases | +20.9% |
| 1983 | 21,395 Cases | +2.2% |
| 1984 | 30,094 Cases | +40.7% |
| 1985 | 17,461 Cases | -42.0% |
| 1986 | 11,722 Cases | -32.9% |
| 1987 | 28,282 Cases | +141.3% |
| 1988 | 7,782 Cases | -72.5% |
| 1989 | 7,474 Cases | -4.0% |
| 1990 | 9,804 Cases | +31.2% |
| 1991 | 6,590 Cases | -32.8% |
| 1992 | 21,751 Cases | +230.1% |
| 1993 | 14,445 Cases | -33.6% |
| 1994 | 2,925 Cases | -79.8% |
| 1995 | 5,669 Cases | +93.8% |
| 1996 | 18,534 Cases | +226.9% |
| 1997 | 1,438 Cases | -92.2% |
| 1999 | 5,516 Cases | +283.6% |
| 2000 | 6,074 Cases | +10.1% |
| 2001 | 4,174 Cases | -31.3% |
| 2002 | 1,744 Cases | -58.2% |
| 2003 | 2,946 Cases | +68.9% |
| 2004 | 77 Cases | -97.4% |
| 2005 | 253 Cases | +228.6% |
| 2006 | 125 Cases | -50.6% |
| 2007 | 12 Cases | -90.4% |
| 2008 | 395 Cases | +3191.7% |
| 2009 | 54,118 Cases | +13600.8% |
| 2010 | 2,511 Cases | -95.4% |
| 2011 | 860 Cases | -65.8% |
| 2012 | 7,362 Cases | +756.0% |
| 2013 | 375 Cases | -94.9% |
| 2014 | 343 Cases | -8.5% |
| 2015 | 99 Cases | -71.1% |
| 2016 | 226 Cases | +128.3% |
| 2017 | 49 Cases | -78.3% |
| 2018 | 4,072 Cases | +8210.2% |
| 2019 | 672 Cases | -83.5% |
| 2020 | 2,480 Cases | +269.0% |
| 2022 | 252 Cases | -89.8% |
| 2023 | 680 Cases | +169.8% |
| 2024 | 4,397 Cases | +546.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 23,130 Cases | 9,213 Cases | 33,683 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 17,619 Cases | 7,474 Cases | 30,094 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,630 Cases | 1,438 Cases | 21,751 Cases | 9 |
| 2000s | 6,992 Cases | 12 Cases | 54,118 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,657 Cases | 49 Cases | 7,362 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,952 Cases | 252 Cases | 4,397 Cases | 4 |
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More health data for Burkina Faso
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8925 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,142 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 13,085 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 60-64, female, annual growth rate 3.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, female, per capita 0.0093 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, annual growth rate 3.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 60-64, male, per capita 0.0074 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Burkina Faso?
- Reported cases of measles in Burkina Faso was 4,397 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 Burkina Faso?
- The highest recorded value was 54,118 Cases in 2009.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Burkina Faso?
- The lowest recorded value was 12 Cases in 2007.
- How does Burkina Faso rank for reported cases of measles?
- Burkina Faso ranks 22nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Burkina Faso?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,181.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Burkina Faso 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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