Reported cases of measles in Comoros
Comoros: Reported cases of measles was 17 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
17 Cases
Change on year
down 66.7%
World rank
108th
of 210 countries
All-time high
2,328 Cases
in 1990
All-time low
0 Cases
in 1978
Years of data
48
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Comoros, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Comoros recorded 17 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 66.7% on the previous year and down 73.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Comoros peaked at 2,328 Cases in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 1978.
Comoros ranks 108th of 210 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of measles in Comoros, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1,876 Cases | — |
| 1976 | 277 Cases | -85.2% |
| 1977 | 277 Cases | +0.0% |
| 1978 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 1979 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1980 | 1,801 Cases | — |
| 1981 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 1982 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1983 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1984 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1985 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1986 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1987 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1988 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1989 | 170 Cases | — |
| 1990 | 2,328 Cases | +1269.4% |
| 1991 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 1992 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1993 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1994 | 2 Cases | — |
| 1995 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1997 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1998 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1999 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2002 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2003 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2004 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2005 | 912 Cases | — |
| 2006 | 85 Cases | -90.7% |
| 2007 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2009 | 1 Cases | — |
| 2010 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 3 Cases | — |
| 2012 | 1 Cases | -66.7% |
| 2013 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2015 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2016 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2017 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2018 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2019 | 65 Cases | — |
| 2020 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2022 | 4 Cases | — |
| 2023 | 51 Cases | +1175.0% |
| 2024 | 17 Cases | -66.7% |
Comoros compared with similar countries
- Comoros's 17 Cases is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 91 Cases, 19% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Comoros's 17 Cases is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 551 Cases, 3% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 486 Cases | 0 Cases | 1,876 Cases | 5 |
| 1980s | 197.1 Cases | 0 Cases | 1,801 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 233 Cases | 0 Cases | 2,328 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 124.75 Cases | 0 Cases | 912 Cases | 8 |
| 2010s | 6.9 Cases | 0 Cases | 65 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.4 Cases | 0 Cases | 51 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Comoros
More health data for Comoros
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.16 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.8656 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 136 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.6648 % 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 0.0647 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.6855 % 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 0.0664 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Comoros?
- Reported cases of measles in Comoros was 17 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 Comoros?
- The highest recorded value was 2,328 Cases in 1990.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Comoros?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 1978.
- How does Comoros rank for reported cases of measles?
- Comoros ranks 108th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Comoros 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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