Reported cases of measles in Cameroon
Cameroon: Reported cases of measles was 863 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
863
Change on year
down 85.9%
World rank
44th
of 210 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
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 210 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 Cameroon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 34,750 | — |
| 1976 | 7,277 | -79.1% |
| 1978 | 23,837 | +227.6% |
| 1981 | 10,546 | -55.8% |
| 1982 | 33,876 | +221.2% |
| 1983 | 58,904 | +73.9% |
| 1984 | 38,580 | -34.5% |
| 1985 | 47,178 | +22.3% |
| 1986 | 31,936 | -32.3% |
| 1987 | 16,654 | -47.9% |
| 1988 | 23,207 | +39.3% |
| 1989 | 24,314 | +4.8% |
| 1990 | 21,150 | -13.0% |
| 1991 | 14,622 | -30.9% |
| 1992 | 27,442 | +87.7% |
| 1993 | 10,892 | -60.3% |
| 1994 | 1,548 | -85.8% |
| 1995 | 2,463 | +59.1% |
| 1996 | 11,770 | +377.9% |
| 1997 | 7,504 | -36.2% |
| 1998 | 10,731 | +43.0% |
| 1999 | 10,894 | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 14,629 | +34.3% |
| 2001 | 23,934 | +63.6% |
| 2002 | 1,448 | -94.0% |
| 2003 | 899 | -37.9% |
| 2004 | 358 | -60.2% |
| 2005 | 605 | +69.0% |
| 2006 | 196 | -67.6% |
| 2007 | 100 | -49.0% |
| 2008 | 495 | +395.0% |
| 2009 | 251 | -49.3% |
| 2010 | 240 | -4.4% |
| 2011 | 504 | +110.0% |
| 2012 | 609 | +20.8% |
| 2013 | 760 | +24.8% |
| 2014 | 831 | +9.3% |
| 2015 | 1,809 | +117.7% |
| 2016 | 338 | -81.3% |
| 2017 | 712 | +110.7% |
| 2018 | 814 | +14.3% |
| 2019 | 2,809 | +245.1% |
| 2020 | 1,509 | -46.3% |
| 2021 | 771 | -48.9% |
| 2022 | 3,217 | +317.3% |
| 2023 | 6,105 | +89.8% |
| 2024 | 863 | -85.9% |
Cameroon compared with similar countries
- Cameroon's 863 is above the median for lower middle income countries, which is 91, 9.5× the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Cameroon's 863 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 551, 1.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More health data for Cameroon
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.28 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7821 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 12,841 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 17 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0746 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.21 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.076 units per person (2025)
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 210 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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