Reported cases of measles in Albania

Albania: Reported cases of measles was 212 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
212 Cases
Change on year
up 1,530.8%
World rank
72nd
of 210 countries
All-time high
136,034 Cases
in 1989
All-time low
0 Cases
in 1984
Years of data
38
1982–2024

Reported cases of measles in Albania, 1982–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k1982200320241982: 3 Cases1983: 17 Cases1984: 0 Cases1985: 0 Cases1986: 0 Cases1987: 0 Cases1988: 0 Cases1989: 136.0k Cases1991: 0 Cases1992: 0 Cases1993: 7 Cases1994: 29 Cases1995: 15 Cases1996: 1.2k Cases1997: 2.4k Cases1998: 1.9k Cases1999: 797 Cases2000: 662 Cases2001: 18 Cases2002: 16 Cases2003: 8 Cases2004: 7 Cases2005: 6 Cases2006: 68 Cases2007: 22 Cases2009: 0 Cases2010: 10 Cases2011: 28 Cases2012: 9 Cases2013: 0 Cases2016: 17 Cases2017: 12 Cases2018: 1.5k Cases2019: 488 Cases2020: 4 Cases2022: 1 Cases2023: 13 Cases2024: 212 Cases

Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.

Analysis

The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Albania is 212 Cases, measured in 2024.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1,530.8% on the previous year and down 56.6% over five years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Albania peaked at 136,034 Cases in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 1984.

That places Albania 72nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 17,007 Cases 0 Cases 136,034 Cases 8
1990s 704.33 Cases 0 Cases 2,386 Cases 9
2000s 89.67 Cases 0 Cases 662 Cases 9
2010s 254.12 Cases 0 Cases 1,469 Cases 8
2020s 57.5 Cases 1 Cases 212 Cases 4

Countries ranked near Albania

  1. 69 Bangladesh 247 Cases compare
  2. 70 Spain 227 Cases compare
  3. 71 Moldova 216 Cases compare
  4. 73 Ireland 207 Cases compare
  5. 73 Libya 207 Cases compare
  6. 75 Netherlands 202 Cases compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of measles in Albania?
Reported cases of measles in Albania was 212 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 Albania?
The highest recorded value was 136,034 Cases in 1989.
What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Albania?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 1984.
How does Albania rank for reported cases of measles?
Albania ranks 72nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Albania 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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About this data

Indicator
Reported cases of measles
Unit
Cases
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
210 places, 9,191 data points, 1974–2024
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