Reported cases of measles in Seychelles
Seychelles: Reported cases of measles was 2 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2 Cases
World rank
130th
of 210 countries
All-time high
626 Cases
in 1998
All-time low
0 Cases
in 1976
Years of data
46
1976–2024
Reported cases of measles in Seychelles, 1976–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Seychelles is 2 Cases, measured in 2024.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Seychelles peaked at 626 Cases in 1998 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 1976.
Seychelles ranks 130th of 210 countries on this measure, 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 Seychelles, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1977 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1979 | 2 Cases | — |
| 1980 | 3 Cases | +50.0% |
| 1981 | 4 Cases | +33.3% |
| 1982 | 347 Cases | +8575.0% |
| 1983 | 267 Cases | -23.1% |
| 1984 | 19 Cases | -92.9% |
| 1985 | 10 Cases | -47.4% |
| 1986 | 4 Cases | -60.0% |
| 1987 | 2 Cases | -50.0% |
| 1988 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 1989 | 5 Cases | — |
| 1990 | 13 Cases | +160.0% |
| 1991 | 6 Cases | -53.8% |
| 1992 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 1993 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1994 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1995 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1996 | 2 Cases | — |
| 1997 | 3 Cases | +50.0% |
| 1998 | 626 Cases | +20766.7% |
| 1999 | 2 Cases | -99.7% |
| 2001 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2003 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2004 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2005 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2006 | 10 Cases | — |
| 2007 | 1 Cases | -90.0% |
| 2008 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2010 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2011 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2012 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2013 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2014 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2015 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2016 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2017 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2019 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2020 | 27 Cases | — |
| 2021 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2023 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2024 | 2 Cases | — |
Seychelles compared with similar countries
- Seychelles's 2 Cases is below the median for high income countries, which is 7 Cases, 29% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Seychelles's 2 Cases is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 551 Cases, 0% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Seychelles 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +20766.7% | 3 Cases | 626 Cases |
| 1982 | +8575.0% | 4 Cases | 347 Cases |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.6667 Cases | 0 Cases | 2 Cases | 3 |
| 1980s | 66.1 Cases | 0 Cases | 347 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 65.2 Cases | 0 Cases | 626 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 1.22 Cases | 0 Cases | 10 Cases | 9 |
| 2010s | 0 Cases | 0 Cases | 0 Cases | 9 |
| 2020s | 5.8 Cases | 0 Cases | 27 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Seychelles
- 127 Botswana 3 Cases compare
- 127 Luxembourg 3 Cases compare
- 127 Palestine 3 Cases compare
- 130 Bahrain 2 Cases compare
- 130 Bermuda 2 Cases compare
- 130 East Timor 2 Cases compare
- 130 Finland 2 Cases compare
- 130 Iceland 2 Cases compare
- 130 Lesotho 2 Cases compare
- 130 Maldives 2 Cases compare
- 130 Monaco 2 Cases compare
- 130 North Macedonia 2 Cases compare
- 130 Peru 2 Cases compare
- 130 San Marino 2 Cases compare
- 130 Turks and Caicos Islands 2 Cases compare
More health data for Seychelles
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -1.17 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 3 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.0987 % 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 0.033 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.2838 % 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 0.0344 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Seychelles?
- Reported cases of measles in Seychelles was 2 Cases in 2024, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Seychelles?
- The highest recorded value was 626 Cases in 1998.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Seychelles?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 1976.
- How does Seychelles rank for reported cases of measles?
- Seychelles ranks 130th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Seychelles data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of measles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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