Reported cases of measles in Gabon

Gabon: Reported cases of measles was 32 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
32 Cases
Change on year
down 97.3%
World rank
100th
of 210 countries
All-time high
10,967 Cases
in 1975
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2005
Years of data
44
1974–2024

Reported cases of measles in Gabon, 1974–2024

02.5k5.0k7.5k10.0k1974199920241974: 2.2k Cases1975: 11.0k Cases1976: 3.0k Cases1977: 6.1k Cases1978: 4.6k Cases1979: 3.2k Cases1980: 1.6k Cases1981: 2.3k Cases1982: 1.7k Cases1983: 4.3k Cases1984: 7.2k Cases1985: 5.2k Cases1986: 6.8k Cases1987: 2.1k Cases1988: 655 Cases1989: 1.8k Cases1990: 738 Cases1992: 1.2k Cases1993: 958 Cases1996: 70 Cases2000: 15 Cases2001: 5.1k Cases2002: 110 Cases2004: 63 Cases2005: 0 Cases2006: 90 Cases2007: 0 Cases2008: 3 Cases2009: 0 Cases2010: 1 Cases2011: 2 Cases2012: 2 Cases2013: 122 Cases2014: 33 Cases2015: 27 Cases2016: 1.5k Cases2017: 1.1k Cases2018: 1 Cases2019: 2 Cases2020: 9 Cases2021: 134 Cases2022: 1.3k Cases2023: 1.2k Cases2024: 32 Cases

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Gabon

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  4. 103 Fiji 28 Cases compare

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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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About this data

Indicator
Reported cases of measles
Unit
Cases
Source
World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
210 places, 9,191 data points, 1974–2024
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