Reported cases of measles in South Sudan
South Sudan: Reported cases of measles was 3,114 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in South Sudan, 2011–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles in South Sudan stood at 3,114 Cases.
The figure is down 60.9% on the previous year and up 606.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in South Sudan peaked at 7,957 Cases in 2023 and was at its lowest, 263 Cases, in 2018.
South Sudan ranks 26th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of measles in South Sudan, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,256 Cases | — |
| 2012 | 1,952 Cases | +55.4% |
| 2013 | 525 Cases | -73.1% |
| 2014 | 441 Cases | -16.0% |
| 2015 | 878 Cases | +99.1% |
| 2016 | 898 Cases | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 487 Cases | -45.8% |
| 2018 | 263 Cases | -46.0% |
| 2019 | 3,401 Cases | +1193.2% |
| 2020 | 1,290 Cases | -62.1% |
| 2022 | 3,608 Cases | +179.7% |
| 2023 | 7,957 Cases | +120.5% |
| 2024 | 3,114 Cases | -60.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,122 Cases | 263 Cases | 3,401 Cases | 9 |
| 2020s | 3,992 Cases | 1,290 Cases | 7,957 Cases | 4 |
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More health data for South Sudan
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.665 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.47 % change on previous year (2100)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,347 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 12,029 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 123 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 123 deaths (2026)
- Population ages 15-64, female 3.69 million (2025)
- Population, male 49.2% (2025)
- Age population, age 06, female, interpolated 138,289 (2025)
- Age population, age 06, male, interpolated 141,133 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in South Sudan?
- Reported cases of measles in South Sudan was 3,114 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 South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 7,957 Cases in 2023.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 263 Cases in 2018.
- How does South Sudan rank for reported cases of measles?
- South Sudan ranks 26th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in South Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 606.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this South Sudan 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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