Reported cases of measles in Libya
Libya: Reported cases of measles was 207 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Libya, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Libya is 207, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.5% on the previous year and down 44.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Libya peaked at 4,193 in 1985 and was at its lowest, 1, in 2006.
That places Libya 73rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Libya, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 732 | — |
| 1975 | 1,561 | +113.3% |
| 1976 | 1,863 | +19.3% |
| 1977 | 2,474 | +32.8% |
| 1978 | 1,560 | -36.9% |
| 1979 | 2,879 | +84.6% |
| 1980 | 1,547 | -46.3% |
| 1981 | 1,570 | +1.5% |
| 1982 | 928 | -40.9% |
| 1983 | 996 | +7.3% |
| 1984 | 2,526 | +153.6% |
| 1985 | 4,193 | +66.0% |
| 1986 | 851 | -79.7% |
| 1987 | 401 | -52.9% |
| 1988 | 316 | -21.2% |
| 1989 | 207 | -34.5% |
| 1990 | 931 | +349.8% |
| 1991 | 1,695 | +82.1% |
| 1992 | 3,691 | +117.8% |
| 1993 | 733 | -80.1% |
| 1994 | 1,127 | +53.8% |
| 1997 | 26 | -97.7% |
| 1998 | 50 | +92.3% |
| 2001 | 633 | +1166.0% |
| 2002 | 3,890 | +514.5% |
| 2004 | 2,771 | -28.8% |
| 2005 | 292 | -89.5% |
| 2006 | 1 | -99.7% |
| 2007 | 59 | +5800.0% |
| 2008 | 8 | -86.4% |
| 2009 | 329 | +4012.5% |
| 2012 | 320 | -2.7% |
| 2014 | 372 | +16.2% |
| 2015 | 82 | -78.0% |
| 2016 | 32 | -61.0% |
| 2017 | 8 | -75.0% |
| 2018 | 1,082 | +13425.0% |
| 2019 | 188 | -82.6% |
| 2022 | 32 | -83.0% |
| 2023 | 257 | +703.1% |
| 2024 | 207 | -19.5% |
Libya compared with similar countries
- Libya's 207 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.5, 21.8× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Libya's 207 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 91, 2.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Libya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +13425.0% | 8 | 1,082 |
| 2007 | +5800.0% | 1 | 59 |
| 2009 | +4012.5% | 8 | 329 |
| 2001 | +1166.0% | 50 | 633 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,845 | 732 | 2,879 | 6 |
| 1980s | 1,354 | 207 | 4,193 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,179 | 26 | 3,691 | 7 |
| 2000s | 997.88 | 1 | 3,890 | 8 |
| 2010s | 297.71 | 8 | 1,082 | 7 |
| 2020s | 165.33 | 32 | 257 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Libya
More health data for Libya
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.48 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.1 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 133 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.83 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0404 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.77 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0427 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Libya?
- Reported cases of measles in Libya was 207 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 4,193 in 1985.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 in 2006.
- How does Libya rank for reported cases of measles?
- Libya ranks 73rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of measles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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