Reported cases of measles in Senegal
Senegal: Reported cases of measles was 496 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
496
Change on year
down 12.1%
World rank
56th
of 205 countries
All-time high
46,309
in 1976
All-time low
0
in 2005
Years of data
48
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Senegal, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles in Senegal stood at 496.
The figure is down 12.1% on the previous year and up 1,450.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Senegal peaked at 46,309 in 1976 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2005.
That places Senegal 56th 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 Senegal, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 35,069 | — |
| 1975 | 26,567 | -24.2% |
| 1976 | 46,309 | +74.3% |
| 1977 | 44,844 | -3.2% |
| 1978 | 29,888 | -33.4% |
| 1979 | 39,188 | +31.1% |
| 1980 | 29,144 | -25.6% |
| 1981 | 34,516 | +18.4% |
| 1982 | 32,380 | -6.2% |
| 1983 | 26,481 | -18.2% |
| 1986 | 6,831 | -74.2% |
| 1987 | 3,453 | -49.5% |
| 1988 | 1,596 | -53.8% |
| 1989 | 10,940 | +585.5% |
| 1990 | 5,004 | -54.3% |
| 1991 | 11,427 | +128.4% |
| 1992 | 15,367 | +34.5% |
| 1993 | 14,693 | -4.4% |
| 1994 | 5,944 | -59.5% |
| 1996 | 8,069 | +35.8% |
| 1997 | 6,594 | -18.3% |
| 1998 | 6,594 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 3,668 | -44.4% |
| 2000 | 5,839 | +59.2% |
| 2001 | 24,789 | +324.5% |
| 2002 | 18,184 | -26.6% |
| 2003 | 1,519 | -91.6% |
| 2004 | 31 | -98.0% |
| 2005 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 3 | — |
| 2007 | 11 | +266.7% |
| 2008 | 6 | -45.5% |
| 2009 | 999 | +16550.0% |
| 2010 | 428 | -57.2% |
| 2011 | 18 | -95.8% |
| 2012 | 46 | +155.6% |
| 2013 | 17 | -63.0% |
| 2014 | 32 | +88.2% |
| 2015 | 58 | +81.2% |
| 2016 | 162 | +179.3% |
| 2017 | 11 | -93.2% |
| 2018 | 12 | +9.1% |
| 2019 | 267 | +2125.0% |
| 2020 | 212 | -20.6% |
| 2021 | 187 | -11.8% |
| 2022 | 508 | +171.7% |
| 2023 | 564 | +11.0% |
| 2024 | 496 | -12.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 36,978 | 26,567 | 46,309 | 6 |
| 1980s | 18,168 | 1,596 | 34,516 | 8 |
| 1990s | 8,596 | 3,668 | 15,367 | 9 |
| 2000s | 5,138 | 0 | 24,789 | 10 |
| 2010s | 105.1 | 11 | 428 | 10 |
| 2020s | 393.4 | 187 | 564 | 5 |
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More health data for Senegal
- 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 0.7598 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 835.5 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 2,496 (2100)
- Population ages 15-64, male, annual growth rate 3.1 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male, per unit of GDP 0.0002 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male, per capita 0.2949 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, annual growth rate 3.05 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, per capita 0.5861 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Senegal?
- Reported cases of measles in Senegal was 496 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 46,309 in 1976.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2005.
- How does Senegal rank for reported cases of measles?
- Senegal ranks 56th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,450.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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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