Reported cases of measles in Congo
Congo: Reported cases of measles was 483 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Congo, 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 Congo is 483 Cases, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 25.5% on the previous year and up 580.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Congo peaked at 27,048 Cases in 1979 and was at its lowest, 1 Cases, in 2009.
That places Congo 58th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 17,355 Cases | 12,380 Cases | 27,048 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 8,614 Cases | 454 Cases | 18,615 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,090 Cases | 174 Cases | 4,302 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,421 Cases | 1 Cases | 3,712 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 346.2 Cases | 4 Cases | 1,359 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,557 Cases | 37 Cases | 6,718 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Congo
- Population ages 65 and above, female 3.3% (2025)
- Age population, age 17, male, interpolated 70,705 (2025)
- Age population, age 17, female, interpolated 69,900 (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male 2.8% (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male 90,507 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, female, interpolated 73,546 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 77,510 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 78,575 (2025)
- Age population, age 18, female, interpolated 66,463 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, male, interpolated 74,470 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Congo?
- Reported cases of measles in Congo was 483 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 Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 27,048 Cases in 1979.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 Cases in 2009.
- How does Congo rank for reported cases of measles?
- Congo ranks 58th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 580.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this 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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