Reported cases of measles in Niger
Niger: Reported cases of measles was 2,362 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Niger, 1974–2024
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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 25 United Kingdom 3,426 Cases compare
- 26 South Sudan 3,114 Cases compare
- 27 Burundi 2,741 Cases compare
- 29 Uganda 2,180 Cases compare
- 30 Ghana 1,944 Cases compare
- 31 Cote d'Ivoire 1,872 Cases compare
More health data for Niger
- Age population, age 08, male, interpolated 423,756 (2025)
- Population, male 50.8% (2025)
- Age population, age 06, female, interpolated 425,555 (2025)
- Age population, age 06, male, interpolated 439,639 (2025)
- Age population, age 07, female, interpolated 417,693 (2025)
- Age population, age 07, male, interpolated 431,792 (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total 12.91 million (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male 46.3% (2025)
- Age population, age 08, female, interpolated 409,736 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 393,646 (2025)
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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