Reported cases of measles in Liberia
Liberia: Reported cases of measles was 1,053 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,053 Cases
Change on year
down 77.1%
World rank
38th
of 210 countries
All-time high
8,300 Cases
in 2022
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2013
Years of data
49
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Liberia, 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 Liberia is 1,053 Cases, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 77.1% on the previous year and up 2,997.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Liberia peaked at 8,300 Cases in 2022 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2013.
Liberia ranks 38th of 210 countries on this measure, 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 Liberia, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 592 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 591 Cases | -0.2% |
| 1976 | 2,212 Cases | +274.3% |
| 1977 | 3,588 Cases | +62.2% |
| 1978 | 3,705 Cases | +3.3% |
| 1979 | 3,243 Cases | -12.5% |
| 1980 | 6,567 Cases | +102.5% |
| 1981 | 7,810 Cases | +18.9% |
| 1982 | 6,873 Cases | -12.0% |
| 1983 | 4,835 Cases | -29.7% |
| 1984 | 6,151 Cases | +27.2% |
| 1985 | 2,686 Cases | -56.3% |
| 1986 | 836 Cases | -68.9% |
| 1987 | 2,178 Cases | +160.5% |
| 1988 | 2,556 Cases | +17.4% |
| 1989 | 1,866 Cases | -27.0% |
| 1992 | 5,776 Cases | +209.5% |
| 1993 | 6,398 Cases | +10.8% |
| 1994 | 571 Cases | -91.1% |
| 1995 | 56 Cases | -90.2% |
| 1996 | 1,938 Cases | +3360.7% |
| 1997 | 2,961 Cases | +52.8% |
| 1998 | 1,436 Cases | -51.5% |
| 1999 | 1,679 Cases | +16.9% |
| 2000 | 5,977 Cases | +256.0% |
| 2001 | 1,379 Cases | -76.9% |
| 2002 | 131 Cases | -90.5% |
| 2003 | 142 Cases | +8.4% |
| 2004 | 4 Cases | -97.2% |
| 2005 | 8 Cases | +100.0% |
| 2006 | 20 Cases | +150.0% |
| 2007 | 1 Cases | -95.0% |
| 2008 | 1 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 6 Cases | +500.0% |
| 2010 | 2,200 Cases | +36566.7% |
| 2011 | 279 Cases | -87.3% |
| 2012 | 43 Cases | -84.6% |
| 2013 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 34 Cases | — |
| 2015 | 1,060 Cases | +3017.6% |
| 2016 | 789 Cases | -25.6% |
| 2017 | 960 Cases | +21.7% |
| 2018 | 3,781 Cases | +293.9% |
| 2019 | 1,203 Cases | -68.2% |
| 2020 | 884 Cases | -26.5% |
| 2021 | 250 Cases | -71.7% |
| 2022 | 8,300 Cases | +3220.0% |
| 2023 | 4,604 Cases | -44.5% |
| 2024 | 1,053 Cases | -77.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,322 Cases | 591 Cases | 3,705 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 4,236 Cases | 836 Cases | 7,810 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,602 Cases | 56 Cases | 6,398 Cases | 8 |
| 2000s | 766.9 Cases | 1 Cases | 5,977 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,035 Cases | 0 Cases | 3,781 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 3,018 Cases | 250 Cases | 8,300 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Liberia
- 35 Saudi Arabia 1,260 Cases compare
- 36 Mozambique 1,237 Cases compare
- 37 Mauritania 1,107 Cases compare
- 39 Italy 1,045 Cases compare
- 40 Tanzania 992 Cases compare
- 41 Malawi 958 Cases compare
More health data for Liberia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.57 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.7528 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,097 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 3,457 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate 0.9448 % 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 0.1929 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate 0.9526 % 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 0.1979 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Liberia?
- Reported cases of measles in Liberia was 1,053 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 Liberia?
- The highest recorded value was 8,300 Cases in 2022.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Liberia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2013.
- How does Liberia rank for reported cases of measles?
- Liberia ranks 38th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Liberia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,997.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Liberia 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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