Reported cases of measles in Angola
Angola: Reported cases of measles was 619 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Angola, 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 Angola is 619 Cases, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 82.4% on the previous year and down 94.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Angola peaked at 30,067 Cases in 1982 and was at its lowest, 29 Cases, in 2004.
That places Angola 49th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11,093 Cases | 2,153 Cases | 20,408 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 21,731 Cases | 13,368 Cases | 30,067 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 9,097 Cases | 251 Cases | 29,069 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,954 Cases | 29 Cases | 11,945 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,056 Cases | 29 Cases | 11,699 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,757 Cases | 300 Cases | 3,508 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Angola
- Age population, age 09, female, interpolated 542,583 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 519,156 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, female, interpolated 515,702 (2025)
- Age population, age 10, male, interpolated 533,717 (2025)
- Age population, age 10, female, interpolated 529,656 (2025)
- Age population, age 09, male, interpolated 547,463 (2025)
- Age population, age 07, male, interpolated 575,764 (2025)
- Age population, age 06, male, interpolated 590,414 (2025)
- Age population, age 07, female, interpolated 569,340 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 500,351 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Angola?
- Reported cases of measles in Angola was 619 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 Angola?
- The highest recorded value was 30,067 Cases in 1982.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Angola?
- The lowest recorded value was 29 Cases in 2004.
- How does Angola rank for reported cases of measles?
- Angola ranks 49th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Angola?
- Over the last ten years it is down 94.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Angola 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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