Reported cases of measles in Malawi

Malawi: Reported cases of measles was 958 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
958 Cases
Change on year
up 453.8%
World rank
41st
of 210 countries
All-time high
246,511 Cases
in 1978
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2015
Years of data
48
1976–2024

Reported cases of measles in Malawi, 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

Malawi recorded 958 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.

The figure is up 453.8% on the previous year and up 31,833.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Malawi peaked at 246,511 Cases in 1978 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2015.

That places Malawi 41st out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 210,789 Cases 195,644 Cases 246,511 Cases 4
1980s 110,376 Cases 80,766 Cases 162,686 Cases 10
1990s 7,957 Cases 152 Cases 32,177 Cases 9
2000s 219.8 Cases 1 Cases 1,116 Cases 10
2010s 11,878 Cases 0 Cases 118,712 Cases 10
2020s 248.2 Cases 5 Cases 958 Cases 5

Countries ranked near Malawi

  1. 38 Liberia 1,053 Cases compare
  2. 39 Italy 1,045 Cases compare
  3. 40 Tanzania 992 Cases compare
  4. 42 South Africa 931 Cases compare
  5. 43 Serbia 892 Cases compare
  6. 44 Cameroon 863 Cases compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of measles in Malawi?
Reported cases of measles in Malawi was 958 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 Malawi?
The highest recorded value was 246,511 Cases in 1978.
What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Malawi?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2015.
How does Malawi rank for reported cases of measles?
Malawi ranks 41st out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Malawi?
Over the last ten years it is up 31,833.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malawi 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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