Reported cases of measles in Côte d'Ivoire
Côte d'Ivoire: Reported cases of measles was 1,872 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,872 Cases
Change on year
up 37.5%
World rank
31st
of 210 countries
All-time high
79,578 Cases
in 1974
All-time low
5 Cases
in 2007
Years of data
50
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Côte d'Ivoire, 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 Côte d'Ivoire is 1,872 Cases, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 37.5% on the previous year and up 3,644.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Côte d'Ivoire peaked at 79,578 Cases in 1974 and was at its lowest, 5 Cases, in 2007.
That places Côte d'Ivoire 31st 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 Côte d'Ivoire, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 79,578 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 73,521 Cases | -7.6% |
| 1976 | 11,139 Cases | -84.8% |
| 1977 | 12,503 Cases | +12.2% |
| 1978 | 11,670 Cases | -6.7% |
| 1979 | 8,840 Cases | -24.3% |
| 1980 | 7,633 Cases | -13.7% |
| 1981 | 14,782 Cases | +93.7% |
| 1982 | 15,605 Cases | +5.6% |
| 1983 | 7,139 Cases | -54.3% |
| 1984 | 5,946 Cases | -16.7% |
| 1985 | 8,892 Cases | +49.5% |
| 1986 | 23,839 Cases | +168.1% |
| 1987 | 34,170 Cases | +43.3% |
| 1988 | 16,864 Cases | -50.6% |
| 1989 | 18,660 Cases | +10.6% |
| 1990 | 17,799 Cases | -4.6% |
| 1991 | 9,902 Cases | -44.4% |
| 1992 | 14,765 Cases | +49.1% |
| 1993 | 7,465 Cases | -49.4% |
| 1995 | 30,039 Cases | +302.4% |
| 1996 | 20,858 Cases | -30.6% |
| 1997 | 9,665 Cases | -53.7% |
| 1998 | 12,289 Cases | +27.1% |
| 1999 | 4,824 Cases | -60.7% |
| 2000 | 5,729 Cases | +18.8% |
| 2001 | 5,790 Cases | +1.1% |
| 2002 | 5,882 Cases | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 4,770 Cases | -18.9% |
| 2004 | 3,466 Cases | -27.3% |
| 2005 | 115 Cases | -96.7% |
| 2006 | 11 Cases | -90.4% |
| 2007 | 5 Cases | -54.5% |
| 2008 | 12 Cases | +140.0% |
| 2009 | 183 Cases | +1425.0% |
| 2010 | 441 Cases | +141.0% |
| 2011 | 628 Cases | +42.4% |
| 2012 | 137 Cases | -78.2% |
| 2013 | 48 Cases | -65.0% |
| 2014 | 50 Cases | +4.2% |
| 2015 | 65 Cases | +30.0% |
| 2016 | 45 Cases | -30.8% |
| 2017 | 163 Cases | +262.2% |
| 2018 | 453 Cases | +177.9% |
| 2019 | 372 Cases | -17.9% |
| 2020 | 600 Cases | +61.3% |
| 2021 | 1,837 Cases | +206.2% |
| 2022 | 1,596 Cases | -13.1% |
| 2023 | 1,361 Cases | -14.7% |
| 2024 | 1,872 Cases | +37.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 32,875 Cases | 8,840 Cases | 79,578 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 15,353 Cases | 5,946 Cases | 34,170 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 14,178 Cases | 4,824 Cases | 30,039 Cases | 9 |
| 2000s | 2,596 Cases | 5 Cases | 5,882 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 240.2 Cases | 45 Cases | 628 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,453 Cases | 600 Cases | 1,872 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Côte d'Ivoire
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.08 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7342 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 864.4 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 32,592 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate 1.51 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.2003 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate 1.27 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.2042 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Côte d'Ivoire?
- Reported cases of measles in Côte d'Ivoire was 1,872 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 Côte d'Ivoire?
- The highest recorded value was 79,578 Cases in 1974.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Côte d'Ivoire?
- The lowest recorded value was 5 Cases in 2007.
- How does Côte d'Ivoire rank for reported cases of measles?
- Côte d'Ivoire ranks 31st out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Côte d'Ivoire?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,644.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Côte d'Ivoire 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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