Reported cases of measles in Cameroon

Cameroon: Reported cases of measles was 863 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
863
Change on year
down 85.9%
World rank
44th
of 205 countries
All-time high
58,904
in 1983
All-time low
100
in 2007
Years of data
47
1974–2024

Reported cases of measles in Cameroon, 1974–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k197419992024

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, reported cases of measles in Cameroon stood at 863.

The figure is down 85.9% on the previous year and up 3.9% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Cameroon peaked at 58,904 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 100, in 2007.

That places Cameroon 44th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 21,955 7,277 34,750 3
1980s 31,688 10,546 58,904 9
1990s 11,902 1,548 27,442 10
2000s 4,292 100 23,934 10
2010s 942.6 240 2,809 10
2020s 2,493 771 6,105 5

Countries ranked near Cameroon

  1. 41 Malawi 958 compare
  2. 42 South Africa 931 compare
  3. 43 Serbia 892 compare
  4. 45 Benin 785 compare
  5. 46 Belarus 754 compare
  6. 47 Cambodia 666 compare

See the full ranking of 210 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of measles in Cameroon?
Reported cases of measles in Cameroon was 863 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Cameroon?
The highest recorded value was 58,904 in 1983.
What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Cameroon?
The lowest recorded value was 100 in 2007.
How does Cameroon rank for reported cases of measles?
Cameroon ranks 44th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Cameroon?
Over the last ten years it is up 3.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Cameroon 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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Indicator
Reported cases of measles
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
210 places, 9,191 data points, 1974–2024
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