Reported cases of measles in Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Congo, Democratic Republic of the: Reported cases of measles was 311,500 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
311,500
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
1st
of 205 countries
All-time high
333,017
in 2019
All-time low
57
in 2009
Years of data
50
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Congo, Democratic Republic of the, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Congo, Democratic Republic of the recorded 311,500 for reported cases of measles in 2024.
The figure is up 824.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Congo, Democratic Republic of the peaked at 333,017 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 57, in 2009.
Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 1st of 205 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 46,596 | 29,497 | 59,919 | 6 |
| 1980s | 21,215 | 11,178 | 38,142 | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,568 | 63 | 15,271 | 9 |
| 2000s | 44,441 | 57 | 182,485 | 10 |
| 2010s | 79,126 | 5,020 | 333,017 | 10 |
| 2020s | 152,828 | 4,380 | 311,500 | 5 |
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths 133,650 (2100)
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- Population ages 65 and above, total, per capita 0.0308 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate 3.25 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.5038 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Reported cases of measles in Congo, Democratic Republic of the was 311,500 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The highest recorded value was 333,017 in 2019.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- The lowest recorded value was 57 in 2009.
- How does Congo, Democratic Republic of the rank for reported cases of measles?
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the ranks 1st out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Congo, Democratic Republic of the?
- Over the last ten years it is up 824.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Congo, Democratic Republic of the 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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