Reported cases of measles in Sudan
Sudan: Reported cases of measles was 1,337 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,337
Change on year
down 2.9%
World rank
33rd
of 205 countries
All-time high
68,171
in 1982
All-time low
68
in 2009
Years of data
50
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Sudan, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Sudan is 1,337, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% on the previous year and up 97.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Sudan peaked at 68,171 in 1982 and was at its lowest, 68, in 2009.
Sudan ranks 33rd of 205 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 Sudan, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 57,507 | — |
| 1975 | 58,028 | +0.9% |
| 1976 | 24,542 | -57.7% |
| 1977 | 35,115 | +43.1% |
| 1978 | 16,426 | -53.2% |
| 1979 | 44,015 | +168.0% |
| 1980 | 50,168 | +14.0% |
| 1981 | 64,804 | +29.2% |
| 1982 | 68,171 | +5.2% |
| 1983 | 2,806 | -95.9% |
| 1984 | 2,390 | -14.8% |
| 1985 | 67,589 | +2728.0% |
| 1986 | 27,136 | -59.9% |
| 1987 | 1,635 | -94.0% |
| 1988 | 7,466 | +356.6% |
| 1989 | 15,114 | +102.4% |
| 1990 | 14,075 | -6.9% |
| 1991 | 30,014 | +113.2% |
| 1992 | 17,017 | -43.3% |
| 1993 | 683 | -96.0% |
| 1994 | 963 | +41.0% |
| 1995 | 841 | -12.7% |
| 1996 | 2,559 | +204.3% |
| 1997 | 350 | -86.3% |
| 1998 | 550 | +57.1% |
| 1999 | 3,347 | +508.5% |
| 2000 | 2,875 | -14.1% |
| 2001 | 4,362 | +51.7% |
| 2002 | 4,529 | +3.8% |
| 2003 | 4,381 | -3.3% |
| 2004 | 9,562 | +118.3% |
| 2005 | 1,374 | -85.6% |
| 2006 | 228 | -83.4% |
| 2007 | 327 | +43.4% |
| 2008 | 129 | -60.6% |
| 2009 | 68 | -47.3% |
| 2010 | 680 | +900.0% |
| 2011 | 5,616 | +725.9% |
| 2012 | 8,523 | +51.8% |
| 2013 | 2,813 | -67.0% |
| 2014 | 676 | -76.0% |
| 2015 | 3,585 | +430.3% |
| 2016 | 1,767 | -50.7% |
| 2017 | 665 | -62.4% |
| 2018 | 4,980 | +648.9% |
| 2019 | 3,555 | -28.6% |
| 2020 | 401 | -88.7% |
| 2022 | 1,575 | +292.8% |
| 2023 | 1,377 | -12.6% |
| 2024 | 1,337 | -2.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 39,272 | 16,426 | 58,028 | 6 |
| 1980s | 30,728 | 1,635 | 68,171 | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,040 | 350 | 30,014 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,784 | 68 | 9,562 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,286 | 665 | 8,523 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,172 | 401 | 1,575 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
- 30 Ghana 1,944 compare
- 31 Côte d'Ivoire 1,872 compare
- 32 Somalia 1,529 compare
- 34 China (People’s Republic of) 1,272 compare
- 35 Saudi Arabia 1,260 compare
- 36 Mozambique 1,237 compare
More health data for Sudan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.63 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6701 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 841.3 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 14,804 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, annual growth rate 6.36 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, per capita 0.0167 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, annual growth rate 3.81 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, per capita 0.0172 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Sudan?
- Reported cases of measles in Sudan was 1,337 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 68,171 in 1982.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 68 in 2009.
- How does Sudan rank for reported cases of measles?
- Sudan ranks 33rd out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 97.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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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