Reported cases of measles in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Reported cases of measles was 311,500 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 311,500 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.
The figure is up 824.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 333,017 Cases in 2019 and was at its lowest, 57 Cases, in 2009.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 1st of 210 countries on this measure, 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 | 46,596 Cases | 29,497 Cases | 59,919 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 21,215 Cases | 11,178 Cases | 38,142 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,568 Cases | 63 Cases | 15,271 Cases | 9 |
| 2000s | 44,441 Cases | 57 Cases | 182,485 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 79,126 Cases | 5,020 Cases | 333,017 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 152,828 Cases | 4,380 Cases | 311,500 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 1.39 million (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 1.28 million (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 1.28 million (2025)
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 1.33 million (2025)
- Age population, age 14, female, interpolated 1.33 million (2025)
- Age population, age 13, male, interpolated 1.38 million (2025)
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 1.44 million (2025)
- Age population, age 11, female, interpolated 1.49 million (2025)
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 1.49 million (2025)
- Age population, age 16, female, interpolated 1.23 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Reported cases of measles in Democratic Republic of Congo was 311,500 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 Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 333,017 Cases in 2019.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 57 Cases in 2009.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for reported cases of measles?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 1st out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 824.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo 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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