Reported cases of measles in Mozambique

Mozambique: Reported cases of measles was 1,237 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1,237 Cases
Change on year
up 88.6%
World rank
36th
of 210 countries
All-time high
30,070 Cases
in 1980
All-time low
4 Cases
in 2008
Years of data
50
1974–2024

Reported cases of measles in Mozambique, 1974–2024

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Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.

Analysis

The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Mozambique is 1,237 Cases, measured in 2024.

That represents a change of up 88.6% on the previous year and up 13,644.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Mozambique peaked at 30,070 Cases in 1980 and was at its lowest, 4 Cases, in 2008.

Mozambique ranks 36th of 210 countries on this measure, 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 8,461 Cases 445 Cases 13,519 Cases 6
1980s 16,292 Cases 11,734 Cases 30,070 Cases 10
1990s 9,002 Cases 3,092 Cases 18,082 Cases 10
2000s 7,302 Cases 4 Cases 28,898 Cases 10
2010s 326.67 Cases 8 Cases 2,321 Cases 9
2020s 797 Cases 426 Cases 1,237 Cases 5

Countries ranked near Mozambique

  1. 33 Sudan 1,337 Cases compare
  2. 34 China 1,272 Cases compare
  3. 35 Saudi Arabia 1,260 Cases compare
  4. 37 Mauritania 1,107 Cases compare
  5. 38 Liberia 1,053 Cases compare
  6. 39 Italy 1,045 Cases compare

See the full ranking of 210 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of measles in Mozambique?
Reported cases of measles in Mozambique was 1,237 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 Mozambique?
The highest recorded value was 30,070 Cases in 1980.
What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Mozambique?
The lowest recorded value was 4 Cases in 2008.
How does Mozambique rank for reported cases of measles?
Mozambique ranks 36th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Mozambique?
Over the last ten years it is up 13,644.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Mozambique 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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