Reported cases of measles in Libya
Libya: Reported cases of measles was 207 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Libya, 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 Libya is 207 Cases, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.5% on the previous year and down 44.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Libya peaked at 4,193 Cases in 1985 and was at its lowest, 1 Cases, in 2006.
That places Libya 73rd 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 | 1,845 Cases | 732 Cases | 2,879 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 1,354 Cases | 207 Cases | 4,193 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,179 Cases | 26 Cases | 3,691 Cases | 7 |
| 2000s | 997.88 Cases | 1 Cases | 3,890 Cases | 8 |
| 2010s | 297.71 Cases | 8 Cases | 1,082 Cases | 7 |
| 2020s | 165.33 Cases | 32 Cases | 257 Cases | 3 |
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More health data for Libya
- Age population, age 18, male, interpolated 70,369 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 73,977 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 68,152 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 71,917 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, female, interpolated 66,961 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, male, interpolated 70,737 (2025)
- Age population, age 17, female, interpolated 66,591 (2025)
- Age population, age 17, male, interpolated 70,624 (2025)
- Age population, age 18, female, interpolated 65,956 (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female 26.6% (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Libya?
- Reported cases of measles in Libya was 207 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 Libya?
- The highest recorded value was 4,193 Cases in 1985.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Libya?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 Cases in 2006.
- How does Libya rank for reported cases of measles?
- Libya ranks 73rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Libya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 44.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Libya 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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