Reported cases of measles in Djibouti
Djibouti: Reported cases of measles was 60 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
60 Cases
Change on year
down 86.5%
World rank
87th
of 210 countries
All-time high
4,533 Cases
in 1981
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2021
Years of data
43
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Djibouti, 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 Djibouti is 60 Cases, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 86.5% on the previous year and up 114.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Djibouti peaked at 4,533 Cases in 1981 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2021.
Djibouti ranks 87th 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 Djibouti, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 298 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 487 Cases | +63.4% |
| 1976 | 825 Cases | +69.4% |
| 1977 | 899 Cases | +9.0% |
| 1978 | 839 Cases | -6.7% |
| 1979 | 1,120 Cases | +33.5% |
| 1981 | 4,533 Cases | +304.7% |
| 1982 | 31 Cases | -99.3% |
| 1984 | 1,295 Cases | +4077.4% |
| 1985 | 108 Cases | -91.7% |
| 1987 | 52 Cases | -51.9% |
| 1988 | 473 Cases | +809.6% |
| 1989 | 490 Cases | +3.6% |
| 1990 | 104 Cases | -78.8% |
| 1991 | 13 Cases | -87.5% |
| 1992 | 129 Cases | +892.3% |
| 1993 | 37 Cases | -71.3% |
| 1995 | 8 Cases | -78.4% |
| 1996 | 410 Cases | +5025.0% |
| 1998 | 198 Cases | -51.7% |
| 1999 | 341 Cases | +72.2% |
| 2000 | 183 Cases | -46.3% |
| 2001 | 79 Cases | -56.8% |
| 2002 | 50 Cases | -36.7% |
| 2003 | 37 Cases | -26.0% |
| 2004 | 71 Cases | +91.9% |
| 2005 | 298 Cases | +319.7% |
| 2006 | 49 Cases | -83.6% |
| 2007 | 24 Cases | -51.0% |
| 2008 | 143 Cases | +495.8% |
| 2009 | 48 Cases | -66.4% |
| 2010 | 7 Cases | -85.4% |
| 2011 | 49 Cases | +600.0% |
| 2012 | 709 Cases | +1346.9% |
| 2013 | 28 Cases | -96.1% |
| 2015 | 47 Cases | +67.9% |
| 2016 | 8 Cases | -83.0% |
| 2017 | 3 Cases | -62.5% |
| 2018 | 28 Cases | +833.3% |
| 2021 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 206 Cases | — |
| 2023 | 446 Cases | +116.5% |
| 2024 | 60 Cases | -86.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 744.67 Cases | 298 Cases | 1,120 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 997.43 Cases | 31 Cases | 4,533 Cases | 7 |
| 1990s | 155 Cases | 8 Cases | 410 Cases | 8 |
| 2000s | 98.2 Cases | 24 Cases | 298 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 109.88 Cases | 3 Cases | 709 Cases | 8 |
| 2020s | 178 Cases | 0 Cases | 446 Cases | 4 |
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More health data for Djibouti
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.5 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2173 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,107 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 197 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate 0.0332 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.1423 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate 0.0452 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.1457 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Djibouti?
- Reported cases of measles in Djibouti was 60 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 Djibouti?
- The highest recorded value was 4,533 Cases in 1981.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Djibouti?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2021.
- How does Djibouti rank for reported cases of measles?
- Djibouti ranks 87th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Djibouti?
- Over the last ten years it is up 114.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Djibouti 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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