Reported cases of measles in Algeria

Algeria: Reported cases of measles was 488 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
488 Cases
Change on year
up 140.4%
World rank
57th
of 210 countries
All-time high
29,584 Cases
in 1982
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2007
Years of data
48
1974–2024

Reported cases of measles in Algeria, 1974–2024

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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 Algeria is 488 Cases, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 140.4% on the previous year and down 81.1% over five years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Algeria peaked at 29,584 Cases in 1982 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2007.

Algeria ranks 57th of 210 countries on this measure, 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
1970s 12,118 Cases 8,899 Cases 15,646 Cases 6
1980s 14,403 Cases 2,500 Cases 29,584 Cases 10
1990s 8,023 Cases 1,796 Cases 21,003 Cases 10
2000s 3,420 Cases 0 Cases 15,374 Cases 9
2010s 641.5 Cases 0 Cases 3,356 Cases 10
2020s 246 Cases 47 Cases 488 Cases 3

Countries ranked near Algeria

  1. 54 Belgium 526 Cases compare
  2. 55 Kenya 525 Cases compare
  3. 56 Senegal 496 Cases compare
  4. 58 Congo 483 Cases compare
  5. 58 Morocco 483 Cases compare
  6. 60 Equatorial Guinea 463 Cases compare

See the full ranking of 210 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of measles in Algeria?
Reported cases of measles in Algeria was 488 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 Algeria?
The highest recorded value was 29,584 Cases in 1982.
What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Algeria?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2007.
How does Algeria rank for reported cases of measles?
Algeria ranks 57th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Algeria 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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