Reported cases of measles in Uganda
Uganda: Reported cases of measles was 2,180 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Uganda, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 2,180 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.
That represents a change of up 446.4% on the previous year and up 594.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Uganda peaked at 49,871 Cases in 2002 and was at its lowest, 22 Cases, in 2005.
That places Uganda 29th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Uganda, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 3,643 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 6,802 Cases | +86.7% |
| 1976 | 12,828 Cases | +88.6% |
| 1977 | 26,879 Cases | +109.5% |
| 1978 | 17,877 Cases | -33.5% |
| 1979 | 2,571 Cases | -85.6% |
| 1980 | 13,415 Cases | +421.8% |
| 1981 | 18,630 Cases | +38.9% |
| 1982 | 11,408 Cases | -38.8% |
| 1983 | 43,016 Cases | +277.1% |
| 1984 | 20,072 Cases | -53.3% |
| 1988 | 1,666 Cases | -91.7% |
| 1989 | 660 Cases | -60.4% |
| 1990 | 2,637 Cases | +299.5% |
| 1992 | 36,511 Cases | +1284.6% |
| 1994 | 49,815 Cases | +36.4% |
| 1995 | 42,659 Cases | -14.4% |
| 1996 | 26,198 Cases | -38.6% |
| 1997 | 12,562 Cases | -52.0% |
| 1998 | 42,528 Cases | +238.5% |
| 1999 | 42,737 Cases | +0.5% |
| 2000 | 42,554 Cases | -0.4% |
| 2001 | 48,543 Cases | +14.1% |
| 2002 | 49,871 Cases | +2.7% |
| 2003 | 29,429 Cases | -41.0% |
| 2004 | 141 Cases | -99.5% |
| 2005 | 22 Cases | -84.4% |
| 2006 | 5,736 Cases | +25972.7% |
| 2007 | 3,776 Cases | -34.2% |
| 2008 | 1,319 Cases | -65.1% |
| 2009 | 1,601 Cases | +21.4% |
| 2010 | 1,313 Cases | -18.0% |
| 2011 | 3,312 Cases | +152.2% |
| 2012 | 2,027 Cases | -38.8% |
| 2013 | 7,878 Cases | +288.7% |
| 2014 | 314 Cases | -96.0% |
| 2015 | 478 Cases | +52.2% |
| 2016 | 139 Cases | -70.9% |
| 2017 | 1,021 Cases | +634.5% |
| 2018 | 2,627 Cases | +157.3% |
| 2019 | 920 Cases | -65.0% |
| 2020 | 314 Cases | -65.9% |
| 2021 | 606 Cases | +93.0% |
| 2022 | 52 Cases | -91.4% |
| 2023 | 399 Cases | +667.3% |
| 2024 | 2,180 Cases | +446.4% |
Uganda compared with similar countries
- Uganda's 2,180 Cases is above the median for low income countries, which is 1,237 Cases, 1.8× the median. (25 countries reporting)
- Uganda's 2,180 Cases is above the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 551 Cases, 4.0× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Uganda 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +25972.7% | 22 Cases | 5,736 Cases |
| 1992 | +1284.6% | 2,637 Cases | 36,511 Cases |
| 2023 | +667.3% | 52 Cases | 399 Cases |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11,767 Cases | 2,571 Cases | 26,879 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 15,552 Cases | 660 Cases | 43,016 Cases | 7 |
| 1990s | 31,956 Cases | 2,637 Cases | 49,815 Cases | 8 |
| 2000s | 18,299 Cases | 22 Cases | 49,871 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,003 Cases | 139 Cases | 7,878 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 710.2 Cases | 52 Cases | 2,180 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Uganda
More health data for Uganda
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.2 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.34 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 6,666 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 111 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0787 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.34 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0804 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Uganda?
- Reported cases of measles in Uganda was 2,180 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 49,871 Cases in 2002.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 22 Cases in 2005.
- How does Uganda rank for reported cases of measles?
- Uganda ranks 29th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 594.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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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