Reported cases of measles in Niger

Niger: Reported cases of measles was 2,362 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
2,362 Cases
Change on year
up 38.3%
World rank
28th
of 210 countries
All-time high
90,071 Cases
in 1991
All-time low
59 Cases
in 2006
Years of data
51
1974–2024

Reported cases of measles in Niger, 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

Niger recorded 2,362 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.

The figure is up 38.3% on the previous year and up 106.8% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Niger peaked at 90,071 Cases in 1991 and was at its lowest, 59 Cases, in 2006.

That places Niger 28th 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 28,493 Cases 17,018 Cases 44,294 Cases 6
1980s 32,165 Cases 14,290 Cases 64,689 Cases 10
1990s 44,423 Cases 11,404 Cases 90,071 Cases 10
2000s 23,600 Cases 59 Cases 63,057 Cases 10
2010s 2,878 Cases 272 Cases 10,321 Cases 10
2020s 5,799 Cases 1,708 Cases 12,898 Cases 5

Countries ranked near Niger

  1. 25 United Kingdom 3,426 Cases compare
  2. 26 South Sudan 3,114 Cases compare
  3. 27 Burundi 2,741 Cases compare
  4. 29 Uganda 2,180 Cases compare
  5. 30 Ghana 1,944 Cases compare
  6. 31 Cote d'Ivoire 1,872 Cases compare

See the full ranking of 210 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of measles in Niger?
Reported cases of measles in Niger was 2,362 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 Niger?
The highest recorded value was 90,071 Cases in 1991.
What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Niger?
The lowest recorded value was 59 Cases in 2006.
How does Niger rank for reported cases of measles?
Niger ranks 28th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Niger?
Over the last ten years it is up 106.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Niger 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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