Reported cases of measles in Senegal

Senegal: Reported cases of measles was 496 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
496 Cases
Change on year
down 12.1%
World rank
56th
of 210 countries
All-time high
46,309 Cases
in 1976
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2005
Years of data
48
1974–2024

Reported cases of measles in Senegal, 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

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Senegal

  1. 53 Austria 542 Cases compare
  2. 54 Belgium 526 Cases compare
  3. 55 Kenya 525 Cases compare
  4. 57 Algeria 488 Cases compare
  5. 58 Congo 483 Cases compare
  6. 58 Morocco 483 Cases compare

See the full ranking of 210 places →

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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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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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