Reported cases of measles in Burundi
Burundi: Reported cases of measles was 2,741 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2,741
Change on year
up 62.8%
World rank
27th
of 205 countries
All-time high
58,970
in 1981
All-time low
0
in 2005
Years of data
50
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Burundi, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Burundi is 2,741, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 62.8% on the previous year and up 2,347.3% over five years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Burundi peaked at 58,970 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2005.
Burundi ranks 27th of 205 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 Burundi, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 20,025 | — |
| 1975 | 30,949 | +54.6% |
| 1976 | 37,019 | +19.6% |
| 1977 | 58,755 | +58.7% |
| 1978 | 49,629 | -15.5% |
| 1979 | 43,557 | -12.2% |
| 1980 | 49,227 | +13.0% |
| 1981 | 58,970 | +19.8% |
| 1982 | 42,051 | -28.7% |
| 1983 | 49,302 | +17.2% |
| 1984 | 28,587 | -42.0% |
| 1985 | 36,740 | +28.5% |
| 1986 | 39,631 | +7.9% |
| 1987 | 23,297 | -41.2% |
| 1988 | 33,261 | +42.8% |
| 1989 | 28,014 | -15.8% |
| 1990 | 13,282 | -52.6% |
| 1991 | 10,397 | -21.7% |
| 1992 | 22,344 | +114.9% |
| 1993 | 23,869 | +6.8% |
| 1994 | 7,192 | -69.9% |
| 1995 | 14,782 | +105.5% |
| 1996 | 16,099 | +8.9% |
| 1997 | 1,273 | -92.1% |
| 1998 | 1,449 | +13.8% |
| 1999 | 2,928 | +102.1% |
| 2000 | 18,363 | +527.2% |
| 2002 | 1,016 | -94.5% |
| 2003 | 224 | -78.0% |
| 2004 | 2 | -99.1% |
| 2005 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 784 | — |
| 2007 | 43 | -94.5% |
| 2008 | 173 | +302.3% |
| 2009 | 305 | +76.3% |
| 2010 | 495 | +62.3% |
| 2011 | 129 | -73.9% |
| 2012 | 49 | -62.0% |
| 2013 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 9 | — |
| 2016 | 16 | +77.8% |
| 2017 | 18 | +12.5% |
| 2018 | 9 | -50.0% |
| 2019 | 112 | +1144.4% |
| 2020 | 1,700 | +1417.9% |
| 2021 | 369 | -78.3% |
| 2022 | 212 | -42.5% |
| 2023 | 1,684 | +694.3% |
| 2024 | 2,741 | +62.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 39,989 | 20,025 | 58,755 | 6 |
| 1980s | 38,908 | 23,297 | 58,970 | 10 |
| 1990s | 11,362 | 1,273 | 23,869 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,323 | 0 | 18,363 | 9 |
| 2010s | 83.7 | 0 | 495 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,341 | 212 | 2,741 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Burundi
More health data for Burundi
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 929.4 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 8,143 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, total, annual growth rate 0.7913 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per unit of GDP 0.0019 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.4398 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate 3.79 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per unit of GDP 0.0012 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per capita 0.2703 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Burundi?
- Reported cases of measles in Burundi was 2,741 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Burundi?
- The highest recorded value was 58,970 in 1981.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Burundi?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2005.
- How does Burundi rank for reported cases of measles?
- Burundi ranks 27th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Burundi 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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