Reported cases of measles in Gambia
Gambia: Reported cases of measles was 8 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
8 Cases
Change on year
down 78.9%
World rank
120th
of 210 countries
All-time high
3,997 Cases
in 1986
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2004
Years of data
44
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Gambia, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Gambia recorded 8 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.
The figure is down 78.9% on the previous year and up 700.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Gambia peaked at 3,997 Cases in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2004.
Gambia ranks 120th 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 Gambia, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 958 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 2,580 Cases | +169.3% |
| 1976 | 843 Cases | -67.3% |
| 1977 | 1,911 Cases | +126.7% |
| 1978 | 1,655 Cases | -13.4% |
| 1979 | 2,610 Cases | +57.7% |
| 1980 | 284 Cases | -89.1% |
| 1981 | 262 Cases | -7.7% |
| 1982 | 1,566 Cases | +497.7% |
| 1983 | 1,372 Cases | -12.4% |
| 1985 | 1,628 Cases | +18.7% |
| 1986 | 3,997 Cases | +145.5% |
| 1991 | 164 Cases | -95.9% |
| 1992 | 364 Cases | +122.0% |
| 1993 | 912 Cases | +150.5% |
| 1994 | 280 Cases | -69.3% |
| 1995 | 130 Cases | -53.6% |
| 1996 | 15 Cases | -88.5% |
| 1997 | 1,500 Cases | +9900.0% |
| 1999 | 856 Cases | -42.9% |
| 2000 | 336 Cases | -60.7% |
| 2001 | 99 Cases | -70.5% |
| 2002 | 32 Cases | -67.7% |
| 2003 | 119 Cases | +271.9% |
| 2004 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2006 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2007 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2008 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2009 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2010 | 2 Cases | — |
| 2011 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2013 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2014 | 1 Cases | — |
| 2015 | 71 Cases | +7000.0% |
| 2016 | 45 Cases | -36.6% |
| 2017 | 1 Cases | -97.8% |
| 2018 | 4 Cases | +300.0% |
| 2019 | 1 Cases | -75.0% |
| 2021 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 58 Cases | — |
| 2023 | 38 Cases | -34.5% |
| 2024 | 8 Cases | -78.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,760 Cases | 843 Cases | 2,610 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 1,518 Cases | 262 Cases | 3,997 Cases | 6 |
| 1990s | 527.62 Cases | 15 Cases | 1,500 Cases | 8 |
| 2000s | 58.6 Cases | 0 Cases | 336 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 12.5 Cases | 0 Cases | 71 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 26 Cases | 0 Cases | 58 Cases | 4 |
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More health data for Gambia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.27 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.15 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,044 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 700 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate 0.9175 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.1966 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate 0.9166 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.2006 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Gambia?
- Reported cases of measles in Gambia was 8 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 Gambia?
- The highest recorded value was 3,997 Cases in 1986.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Gambia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2004.
- How does Gambia rank for reported cases of measles?
- Gambia ranks 120th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Gambia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 700.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gambia 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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