Reported cases of measles in Guinea
Guinea: Reported cases of measles was 577 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Guinea, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles in Guinea stood at 577 Cases.
The figure is up 513.8% on the previous year and up 229.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Guinea peaked at 18,004 Cases in 1999 and was at its lowest, 3 Cases, in 2007.
That places Guinea 50th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,255 Cases | 4,061 Cases | 11,798 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 6,866 Cases | 2,592 Cases | 15,038 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,740 Cases | 1,085 Cases | 18,004 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,382 Cases | 3 Cases | 11,294 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 792.2 Cases | 6 Cases | 4,555 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 419.8 Cases | 94 Cases | 577 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Guinea
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,123 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 11,190 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 134,499 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 132,088 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 137,041 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 134,485 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 139,065 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 136,370 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Guinea?
- Reported cases of measles in Guinea was 577 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 Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 18,004 Cases in 1999.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 Cases in 2007.
- How does Guinea rank for reported cases of measles?
- Guinea ranks 50th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is up 229.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Guinea 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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