Reported cases of measles in Botswana
Botswana: Reported cases of measles was 3 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Botswana, 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 Botswana is 3 Cases, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 95.2% on the previous year and up 200.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Botswana peaked at 9,249 Cases in 1984 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2008.
Botswana ranks 127th 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 | 6,271 Cases | 2,483 Cases | 8,832 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 3,086 Cases | 126 Cases | 9,249 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,780 Cases | 439 Cases | 5,327 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 293.6 Cases | 0 Cases | 2,672 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 87.1 Cases | 0 Cases | 853 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.4 Cases | 0 Cases | 63 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Botswana
- 124 Bolivia 4 Cases compare
- 124 Estonia 4 Cases compare
- 124 Slovakia 4 Cases compare
- 127 Luxembourg 3 Cases compare
- 127 Palestine 3 Cases compare
- 130 Bahrain 2 Cases compare
- 130 Bermuda 2 Cases compare
- 130 East Timor 2 Cases compare
- 130 Finland 2 Cases compare
- 130 Iceland 2 Cases compare
- 130 Lesotho 2 Cases compare
- 130 Maldives 2 Cases compare
- 130 Monaco 2 Cases compare
- 130 North Macedonia 2 Cases compare
- 130 Peru 2 Cases compare
- 130 San Marino 2 Cases compare
- 130 Seychelles 2 Cases compare
- 130 Turks and Caicos Islands 2 Cases compare
More health data for Botswana
- Population ages 65 and above, female 4.5% (2025)
- Age population, age 17, male, interpolated 24,218 (2025)
- Age population, age 17, female, interpolated 24,025 (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male 3.6% (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male 46,306 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, female, interpolated 24,026 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 24,204 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 24,473 (2025)
- Age population, age 18, female, interpolated 24,293 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, male, interpolated 24,238 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Botswana?
- Reported cases of measles in Botswana was 3 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 Botswana?
- The highest recorded value was 9,249 Cases in 1984.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Botswana?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2008.
- How does Botswana rank for reported cases of measles?
- Botswana ranks 127th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Botswana?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Botswana 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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