Reported cases of measles in Chad
Chad: Reported cases of measles was 6,978 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Chad, 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 Chad is 6,978 Cases, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 41.2% on the previous year and up 447.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Chad peaked at 24,908 Cases in 2001 and was at its lowest, 2 Cases, in 2005.
That places Chad 17th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 6,489 Cases | 306 Cases | 15,001 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 4,221 Cases | 36 Cases | 7,449 Cases | 9 |
| 1990s | 15,383 Cases | 6,868 Cases | 24,162 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,412 Cases | 2 Cases | 24,908 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,435 Cases | 9 Cases | 8,650 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 5,149 Cases | 2,158 Cases | 11,862 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Chad
More health data for Chad
- Population ages 15-64, male 5.44 million (2025)
- Age population, age 17, male, interpolated 229,538 (2025)
- Age population, age 17, female, interpolated 223,651 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, male, interpolated 237,237 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female 52.2% (2025)
- Age population, age 16, female, interpolated 230,966 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 239,256 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 245,807 (2025)
- Age population, age 18, female, interpolated 216,618 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male 51.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Chad?
- Reported cases of measles in Chad was 6,978 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 Chad?
- The highest recorded value was 24,908 Cases in 2001.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Chad?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 Cases in 2005.
- How does Chad rank for reported cases of measles?
- Chad ranks 17th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Chad?
- Over the last ten years it is up 447.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chad 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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