Reported cases of measles in Chad
Chad: Reported cases of measles was 6,978 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Chad, 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 Chad is 6,978 Cases, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 41.2% on the previous year and up 447.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Chad peaked at 24,908 Cases in 2001 and was at its lowest, 2 Cases, in 2005.
That places Chad 17th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of measles in Chad, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 7,051 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 2,243 Cases | -68.2% |
| 1976 | 15,001 Cases | +568.8% |
| 1977 | 12,299 Cases | -18.0% |
| 1978 | 2,033 Cases | -83.5% |
| 1979 | 306 Cases | -84.9% |
| 1981 | 36 Cases | -88.2% |
| 1982 | 1,223 Cases | +3297.2% |
| 1983 | 5,160 Cases | +321.9% |
| 1984 | 6,921 Cases | +34.1% |
| 1985 | 6,430 Cases | -7.1% |
| 1986 | 3,500 Cases | -45.6% |
| 1987 | 3,623 Cases | +3.5% |
| 1988 | 3,645 Cases | +0.6% |
| 1989 | 7,449 Cases | +104.4% |
| 1990 | 7,226 Cases | -3.0% |
| 1991 | 21,182 Cases | +193.1% |
| 1992 | 19,035 Cases | -10.1% |
| 1993 | 20,894 Cases | +9.8% |
| 1994 | 9,696 Cases | -53.6% |
| 1995 | 21,952 Cases | +126.4% |
| 1996 | 24,162 Cases | +10.1% |
| 1997 | 10,446 Cases | -56.8% |
| 1998 | 12,371 Cases | +18.4% |
| 1999 | 6,868 Cases | -44.5% |
| 2000 | 3,546 Cases | -48.4% |
| 2001 | 24,908 Cases | +602.4% |
| 2002 | 7,277 Cases | -70.8% |
| 2003 | 15,801 Cases | +117.1% |
| 2004 | 10,324 Cases | -34.7% |
| 2005 | 2 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 1,594 Cases | +79600.0% |
| 2007 | 441 Cases | -72.3% |
| 2008 | 63 Cases | -85.7% |
| 2009 | 165 Cases | +161.9% |
| 2010 | 194 Cases | +17.6% |
| 2011 | 8,650 Cases | +4358.8% |
| 2012 | 120 Cases | -98.6% |
| 2013 | 226 Cases | +88.3% |
| 2014 | 1,275 Cases | +464.2% |
| 2015 | 418 Cases | -67.2% |
| 2016 | 118 Cases | -71.8% |
| 2017 | 9 Cases | -92.4% |
| 2018 | 1,457 Cases | +16088.9% |
| 2019 | 1,882 Cases | +29.2% |
| 2020 | 2,170 Cases | +15.3% |
| 2021 | 2,577 Cases | +18.8% |
| 2022 | 2,158 Cases | -16.3% |
| 2023 | 11,862 Cases | +449.7% |
| 2024 | 6,978 Cases | -41.2% |
Chad compared with similar countries
- Chad's 6,978 Cases is above the median for low income countries, which is 1,237 Cases, 5.6× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Chad's 6,978 Cases is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 551 Cases, 12.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Chad changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +79600.0% | 2 Cases | 1,594 Cases |
| 2018 | +16088.9% | 9 Cases | 1,457 Cases |
| 2011 | +4358.8% | 194 Cases | 8,650 Cases |
| 1982 | +3297.2% | 36 Cases | 1,223 Cases |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6,489 Cases | 306 Cases | 15,001 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 4,221 Cases | 36 Cases | 7,449 Cases | 9 |
| 1990s | 15,383 Cases | 6,868 Cases | 24,162 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,412 Cases | 2 Cases | 24,908 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,435 Cases | 9 Cases | 8,650 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,149 Cases | 2,158 Cases | 11,862 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More health data for Chad
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.9964 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6578 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,071 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 41,435 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 245 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 3.76 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0898 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 3.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Chad?
- Reported cases of measles in Chad was 6,978 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 Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 24,908 Cases in 2001.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 Cases in 2005.
- How does Chad rank for reported cases of measles?
- Chad ranks 17th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 447.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad 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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