Reported cases of measles in Nigeria
Nigeria: Reported cases of measles was 14,999 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Nigeria, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles in Nigeria stood at 14,999 Cases.
The figure is down 25.5% on the previous year and up 118.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Nigeria peaked at 282,897 Cases in 1977 and was at its lowest, 704 Cases, in 2006.
That places Nigeria 11th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
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 | 175,377 Cases | 115,634 Cases | 282,897 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 121,559 Cases | 33,678 Cases | 182,591 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 88,919 Cases | 12,393 Cases | 217,151 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 72,055 Cases | 704 Cases | 212,183 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 16,939 Cases | 6,447 Cases | 52,852 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 15,730 Cases | 8,877 Cases | 23,983 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Nigeria
- 8 Uzbekistan 20,940 Cases compare
- 9 Azerbaijan 18,584 Cases compare
- 10 India 18,530 Cases compare
- 12 Kyrgyzstan 14,380 Cases compare
- 13 Afghanistan 9,769 Cases compare
- 14 Thailand 8,202 Cases compare
More health data for Nigeria
- Age population, age 08, male, interpolated 3.21 million (2025)
- Population, male 50.6% (2025)
- Age population, age 06, female, interpolated 3.15 million (2025)
- Age population, age 06, male, interpolated 3.23 million (2025)
- Age population, age 07, female, interpolated 3.13 million (2025)
- Age population, age 07, male, interpolated 3.22 million (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total 96.25 million (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male 40.6% (2025)
- Age population, age 08, female, interpolated 3.11 million (2025)
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 3.14 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Nigeria?
- Reported cases of measles in Nigeria was 14,999 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 Nigeria?
- The highest recorded value was 282,897 Cases in 1977.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Nigeria?
- The lowest recorded value was 704 Cases in 2006.
- How does Nigeria rank for reported cases of measles?
- Nigeria ranks 11th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Nigeria?
- Over the last ten years it is up 118.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Nigeria 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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