Reported cases of measles in Namibia
Namibia: Reported cases of measles was 15 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Namibia, 1987–2024
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 Namibia is 15 Cases, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of down 64.3% on the previous year and down 96.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Namibia peaked at 16,874 Cases in 1987 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2008.
That places Namibia 111th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 10,678 Cases | 4,482 Cases | 16,874 Cases | 2 |
| 1990s | 2,639 Cases | 133 Cases | 6,874 Cases | 8 |
| 2000s | 653.3 Cases | 0 Cases | 4,076 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 509.7 Cases | 9 Cases | 3,138 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 19.4 Cases | 4 Cases | 42 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Namibia
- Age population, age 17, female, interpolated 29,210 (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male 43,578 (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female 4.7% (2025)
- Age population, age 18, female, interpolated 27,970 (2025)
- Age population, age 17, male, interpolated 28,860 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, female, interpolated 30,096 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 31,695 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 31,119 (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male 2.9% (2025)
- Age population, age 16, male, interpolated 29,582 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Namibia?
- Reported cases of measles in Namibia was 15 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 Namibia?
- The highest recorded value was 16,874 Cases in 1987.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Namibia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2008.
- How does Namibia rank for reported cases of measles?
- Namibia ranks 111th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Namibia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 96.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Namibia 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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