Reported cases of measles in Madagascar

Madagascar: Reported cases of measles was 104 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
104 Cases
Change on year
down 70.7%
World rank
83rd
of 210 countries
All-time high
213,231 Cases
in 2019
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2007
Years of data
48
1976–2024

Reported cases of measles in Madagascar, 1976–2024

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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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Madagascar

  1. 80 United States 121 Cases compare
  2. 81 France 117 Cases compare
  3. 82 Nepal 113 Cases compare
  4. 84 Switzerland 97 Cases compare
  5. 85 Egypt 91 Cases compare
  6. 86 Lebanon 74 Cases compare

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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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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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