Reported cases of measles in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe: Reported cases of measles was 5,532 Cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Zimbabwe, 1976–2023
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
In 2023, reported cases of measles in Zimbabwe stood at 5,532 Cases.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 553,100.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Zimbabwe peaked at 49,812 Cases in 1988 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2008.
That places Zimbabwe 20th out of 210 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,517 Cases | 6,081 Cases | 9,026 Cases | 4 |
| 1980s | 24,918 Cases | 4,941 Cases | 49,812 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 18,875 Cases | 772 Cases | 37,785 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 507.2 Cases | 0 Cases | 1,483 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 970.3 Cases | 0 Cases | 9,696 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,837 Cases | 3 Cases | 5,532 Cases | 4 |
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More health data for Zimbabwe
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 874.6 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 4,457 deaths (2100)
- Deaths in armed conflicts based on where they occurred 0 deaths (2026)
- Deaths in armed conflicts by region 0 deaths (2026)
- Age population, age 25, male, interpolated 138,900 (2025)
- Age population, age 25, female, interpolated 148,863 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, male, interpolated 148,532 (2025)
- Age population, age 24, female, interpolated 156,495 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, male, interpolated 157,244 (2025)
- Age population, age 23, female, interpolated 163,038 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Zimbabwe?
- Reported cases of measles in Zimbabwe was 5,532 Cases in 2023, 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 Zimbabwe?
- The highest recorded value was 49,812 Cases in 1988.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Zimbabwe?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2008.
- How does Zimbabwe rank for reported cases of measles?
- Zimbabwe ranks 20th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Where does this Zimbabwe 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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