Reported cases of measles in South Sudan
South Sudan: Reported cases of measles was 3,114 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in South Sudan, 2011–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles in South Sudan stood at 3,114.
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 in 2023 and was at its lowest, 263, 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,256 | — |
| 2012 | 1,952 | +55.4% |
| 2013 | 525 | -73.1% |
| 2014 | 441 | -16.0% |
| 2015 | 878 | +99.1% |
| 2016 | 898 | +2.3% |
| 2017 | 487 | -45.8% |
| 2018 | 263 | -46.0% |
| 2019 | 3,401 | +1193.2% |
| 2020 | 1,290 | -62.1% |
| 2022 | 3,608 | +179.7% |
| 2023 | 7,957 | +120.5% |
| 2024 | 3,114 | -60.9% |
South Sudan compared with similar countries
- South Sudan's 3,114 is above the median for low income countries, which is 1,237, 2.5× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- South Sudan's 3,114 is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 551, 5.7× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in South Sudan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +1193.2% | 263 | 3,401 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,122 | 263 | 3,401 | 9 |
| 2020s | 3,992 | 1,290 | 7,957 | 4 |
Countries ranked near South Sudan
More health data for South Sudan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.47 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.665 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 12,029 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 57 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.93 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0637 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.92 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2015)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0654 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in South Sudan?
- Reported cases of measles in South Sudan was 3,114 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in South Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 7,957 in 2023.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in South Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 263 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of measles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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