Reported cases of measles in Gabon
Gabon: Reported cases of measles was 32 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Gabon, 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 Gabon is 32 Cases, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 97.3% on the previous year and down 3.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Gabon peaked at 10,967 Cases in 1975 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2005.
That places Gabon 100th 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 | 5,015 Cases | 2,245 Cases | 10,967 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 3,381 Cases | 655 Cases | 7,234 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 752.75 Cases | 70 Cases | 1,245 Cases | 4 |
| 2000s | 601.11 Cases | 0 Cases | 5,129 Cases | 9 |
| 2010s | 277.4 Cases | 1 Cases | 1,509 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 527 Cases | 9 Cases | 1,293 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Gabon
- Age population, age 17, female, interpolated 24,369 (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male 3.8% (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male 49,556 (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female 4.5% (2025)
- Age population, age 17, male, interpolated 24,481 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, female, interpolated 25,282 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 26,336 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 26,500 (2025)
- Age population, age 18, female, interpolated 23,639 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, male, interpolated 25,413 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Gabon?
- Reported cases of measles in Gabon was 32 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 Gabon?
- The highest recorded value was 10,967 Cases in 1975.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Gabon?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2005.
- How does Gabon rank for reported cases of measles?
- Gabon ranks 100th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Gabon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 3.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Gabon 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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