Reported cases of measles in Burundi

Burundi: Reported cases of measles was 2,741 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2,741 Cases
Change on year
up 62.8%
World rank
27th
of 210 countries
All-time high
58,970 Cases
in 1981
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2005
Years of data
50
1974–2024

Reported cases of measles in Burundi, 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 Burundi is 2,741 Cases, measured in 2024.

The figure is up 62.8% on the previous year and up 2,347.3% over five years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Burundi peaked at 58,970 Cases in 1981 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2005.

Burundi ranks 27th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 39,989 Cases 20,025 Cases 58,755 Cases 6
1980s 38,908 Cases 23,297 Cases 58,970 Cases 10
1990s 11,362 Cases 1,273 Cases 23,869 Cases 10
2000s 2,323 Cases 0 Cases 18,363 Cases 9
2010s 83.7 Cases 0 Cases 495 Cases 10
2020s 1,341 Cases 212 Cases 2,741 Cases 5

Countries ranked near Burundi

  1. 24 Malaysia 3,791 Cases compare
  2. 25 United Kingdom 3,426 Cases compare
  3. 26 South Sudan 3,114 Cases compare
  4. 28 Niger 2,362 Cases compare
  5. 29 Uganda 2,180 Cases compare
  6. 30 Ghana 1,944 Cases compare

See the full ranking of 210 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of measles in Burundi?
Reported cases of measles in Burundi was 2,741 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 Burundi?
The highest recorded value was 58,970 Cases in 1981.
What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Burundi?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2005.
How does Burundi rank for reported cases of measles?
Burundi ranks 27th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Burundi 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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