Reported cases of measles in Madagascar
Madagascar: Reported cases of measles was 104 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Madagascar, 1976–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles in Madagascar stood at 104 Cases.
That represents a change of down 70.7% on the previous year and up 3,366.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Madagascar peaked at 213,231 Cases in 2019 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2007.
That places Madagascar 83rd 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 | 102,889 Cases | 40,398 Cases | 146,887 Cases | 4 |
| 1980s | 66,264 Cases | 10,841 Cases | 140,653 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,462 Cases | 1,846 Cases | 35,196 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 17,023 Cases | 0 Cases | 62,233 Cases | 9 |
| 2010s | 23,468 Cases | 0 Cases | 213,231 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 272 Cases | 44 Cases | 777 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Madagascar
- Age population, age 08, male, interpolated 415,720 (2025)
- Population, male 50.2% (2025)
- Age population, age 06, female, interpolated 429,273 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female 9.42 million (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total 12.75 million (2025)
- Age population, age 06, male, interpolated 440,800 (2025)
- Age population, age 07, female, interpolated 416,942 (2025)
- Age population, age 07, male, interpolated 428,113 (2025)
- Age population, age 08, female, interpolated 404,922 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 390,666 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Madagascar?
- Reported cases of measles in Madagascar was 104 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 Madagascar?
- The highest recorded value was 213,231 Cases in 2019.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Madagascar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2007.
- How does Madagascar rank for reported cases of measles?
- Madagascar ranks 83rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Madagascar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,366.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Madagascar 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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