Reported cases of measles in Madagascar
Madagascar: Reported cases of measles was 104 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
104
Change on year
down 70.7%
World rank
83rd
of 205 countries
All-time high
213,231
in 2019
All-time low
0
in 2007
Years of data
48
1976–2024
Reported cases of measles in Madagascar, 1976–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles in Madagascar stood at 104.
That represents a change of down 70.7% on the previous year and up 3,366.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Madagascar peaked at 213,231 in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2007.
That places Madagascar 83rd out of 205 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 Madagascar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 40,398 | — |
| 1977 | 130,771 | +223.7% |
| 1978 | 93,499 | -28.5% |
| 1979 | 146,887 | +57.1% |
| 1980 | 119,679 | -18.5% |
| 1981 | 140,653 | +17.5% |
| 1982 | 84,494 | -39.9% |
| 1983 | 101,925 | +20.6% |
| 1984 | 66,894 | -34.4% |
| 1985 | 69,884 | +4.5% |
| 1986 | 21,546 | -69.2% |
| 1987 | 10,841 | -49.7% |
| 1988 | 17,069 | +57.4% |
| 1989 | 29,654 | +73.7% |
| 1990 | 14,459 | -51.2% |
| 1991 | 5,824 | -59.7% |
| 1992 | 1,846 | -68.3% |
| 1993 | 6,060 | +228.3% |
| 1994 | 14,164 | +133.7% |
| 1995 | 11,731 | -17.2% |
| 1996 | 5,961 | -49.2% |
| 1997 | 13,865 | +132.6% |
| 1998 | 15,510 | +11.9% |
| 1999 | 35,196 | +126.9% |
| 2000 | 35,256 | +0.2% |
| 2001 | 9,357 | -73.5% |
| 2002 | 10,795 | +15.4% |
| 2003 | 62,233 | +476.5% |
| 2004 | 35,558 | -42.9% |
| 2006 | 2 | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 3 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 1 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 2 | — |
| 2013 | 6 | +200.0% |
| 2014 | 3 | -50.0% |
| 2015 | 3 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 5 | +66.7% |
| 2017 | 11 | +120.0% |
| 2018 | 21,420 | +194627.3% |
| 2019 | 213,231 | +895.5% |
| 2020 | 777 | -99.6% |
| 2021 | 44 | -94.3% |
| 2022 | 80 | +81.8% |
| 2023 | 355 | +343.8% |
| 2024 | 104 | -70.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 102,889 | 40,398 | 146,887 | 4 |
| 1980s | 66,264 | 10,841 | 140,653 | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,462 | 1,846 | 35,196 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,023 | 0 | 62,233 | 9 |
| 2010s | 23,468 | 0 | 213,231 | 10 |
| 2020s | 272 | 44 | 777 | 5 |
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More health data for Madagascar
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.87 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.4912 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 920.6 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 14,569 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, annual growth rate 4.46 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per capita 0.0347 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate 2.43 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0.0008 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.4984 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Madagascar?
- Reported cases of measles in Madagascar was 104 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 213,231 in 2019.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2007.
- How does Madagascar rank for reported cases of measles?
- Madagascar ranks 83rd out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,366.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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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