Reported cases of measles in Algeria
Algeria: Reported cases of measles was 488 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Algeria, 1974–2024
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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 |
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More health data for Algeria
- Population ages 15-64, male 15.38 million (2025)
- Age population, age 17, male, interpolated 395,503 (2025)
- Age population, age 17, female, interpolated 378,218 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, male, interpolated 415,377 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female 62.9% (2025)
- Age population, age 16, female, interpolated 397,265 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 412,848 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 431,334 (2025)
- Age population, age 18, female, interpolated 356,555 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male 63.6% (2025)
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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