Reported cases of measles in Senegal
Senegal: Reported cases of measles was 496 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Senegal, 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 Senegal stood at 496 Cases.
The figure is down 12.1% on the previous year and up 1,450.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Senegal peaked at 46,309 Cases in 1976 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2005.
That places Senegal 56th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 36,978 Cases | 26,567 Cases | 46,309 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 18,168 Cases | 1,596 Cases | 34,516 Cases | 8 |
| 1990s | 8,596 Cases | 3,668 Cases | 15,367 Cases | 9 |
| 2000s | 5,138 Cases | 0 Cases | 24,789 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 105.1 Cases | 11 Cases | 428 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 393.4 Cases | 187 Cases | 564 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Senegal
- Age population, age 08, male, interpolated 242,897 (2025)
- Population, male 50.8% (2025)
- Age population, age 06, female, interpolated 226,685 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female 5.51 million (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total 7.15 million (2025)
- Age population, age 06, male, interpolated 246,484 (2025)
- Age population, age 07, female, interpolated 223,719 (2025)
- Age population, age 07, male, interpolated 244,678 (2025)
- Age population, age 08, female, interpolated 221,258 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 238,050 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Senegal?
- Reported cases of measles in Senegal was 496 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 Senegal?
- The highest recorded value was 46,309 Cases in 1976.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Senegal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2005.
- How does Senegal rank for reported cases of measles?
- Senegal ranks 56th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Senegal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,450.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Senegal 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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