Reported cases of measles in Ethiopia
Ethiopia: Reported cases of measles was 31,044 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Ethiopia, 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 Ethiopia is 31,044 Cases, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 29.1% on the previous year and up 143.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Ethiopia peaked at 66,544 Cases in 1985 and was at its lowest, 73 Cases, in 2004.
That places Ethiopia 3rd 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 | 7,822 Cases | 2,586 Cases | 21,030 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 13,359 Cases | 3,760 Cases | 66,544 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,963 Cases | 497 Cases | 5,329 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,560 Cases | 73 Cases | 3,511 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 5,982 Cases | 1,752 Cases | 17,745 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 13,656 Cases | 1,952 Cases | 31,044 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Ethiopia
- 1 Democratic Republic of Congo 311,500 Cases compare
- 2 Iraq 32,494 Cases compare
- 4 Kazakhstan 28,147 Cases compare
- 5 Romania 25,505 Cases compare
- 6 Pakistan 24,709 Cases compare
More health data for Ethiopia
- Age population, age 08, male, interpolated 1.72 million (2025)
- Population, male 50.1% (2025)
- Age population, age 06, female, interpolated 1.77 million (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female 39.35 million (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total 52.54 million (2025)
- Age population, age 06, male, interpolated 1.84 million (2025)
- Age population, age 07, female, interpolated 1.71 million (2025)
- Age population, age 07, male, interpolated 1.78 million (2025)
- Age population, age 08, female, interpolated 1.66 million (2025)
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 1.57 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Ethiopia?
- Reported cases of measles in Ethiopia was 31,044 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 Ethiopia?
- The highest recorded value was 66,544 Cases in 1985.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Ethiopia?
- The lowest recorded value was 73 Cases in 2004.
- How does Ethiopia rank for reported cases of measles?
- Ethiopia ranks 3rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Ethiopia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 143.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Ethiopia 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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