Reported cases of measles in Niger
Niger: Reported cases of measles was 2,362 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2,362
Change on year
up 38.3%
World rank
28th
of 205 countries
All-time high
90,071
in 1991
All-time low
59
in 2006
Years of data
51
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Niger, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Niger recorded 2,362 for reported cases of measles in 2024.
The figure is up 38.3% on the previous year and up 106.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Niger peaked at 90,071 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 59, in 2006.
That places Niger 28th out of 205 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 | 28,493 | 17,018 | 44,294 | 6 |
| 1980s | 32,165 | 14,290 | 64,689 | 10 |
| 1990s | 44,423 | 11,404 | 90,071 | 10 |
| 2000s | 23,600 | 59 | 63,057 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,878 | 272 | 10,321 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,799 | 1,708 | 12,898 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Niger
- 25 United Kingdom 3,426 compare
- 26 South Sudan 3,114 compare
- 27 Burundi 2,741 compare
- 29 Uganda 2,180 compare
- 30 Ghana 1,944 compare
- 31 Côte d'Ivoire 1,872 compare
More health data for Niger
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.58 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 887.5 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 22,995 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, annual growth rate 4.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per capita 0.0262 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate 3.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0.0006 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.4923 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Niger?
- Reported cases of measles in Niger was 2,362 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Niger?
- The highest recorded value was 90,071 in 1991.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Niger?
- The lowest recorded value was 59 in 2006.
- How does Niger rank for reported cases of measles?
- Niger ranks 28th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Niger?
- Over the last ten years it is up 106.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Niger 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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