Reported cases of measles in Madagascar
Madagascar: Reported cases of measles was 104 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 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 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% |
Madagascar compared with similar countries
- Madagascar's 104 is below the median for low income countries, which is 1,237, 8% of the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Madagascar's 104 is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 551, 19% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Madagascar 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 | +194627.3% | 11 | 21,420 |
| 2019 | +895.5% | 21,420 | 213,231 |
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 |
Countries ranked near Madagascar
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)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 14,569 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 63 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.32 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.071 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.3 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0731 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 210 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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