Reported cases of measles in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone: Reported cases of measles was 129 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Sierra Leone, 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 Sierra Leone stood at 129 Cases.
The figure is down 80.0% on the previous year and down 87.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Sierra Leone peaked at 4,327 Cases in 1983 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2007.
That places Sierra Leone 77th 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 | 1,318 Cases | 151 Cases | 4,102 Cases | 5 |
| 1980s | 2,482 Cases | 164 Cases | 4,327 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 733.57 Cases | 114 Cases | 2,288 Cases | 7 |
| 2000s | 552.2 Cases | 0 Cases | 3,575 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 843.7 Cases | 15 Cases | 1,873 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 338.4 Cases | 17 Cases | 731 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Sierra Leone
- 75 Netherlands 202 Cases compare
- 76 Canada 147 Cases compare
- 78 Syria 128 Cases compare
- 79 Central African Republic 125 Cases compare
- 80 United States 121 Cases compare
More health data for Sierra Leone
- Age population, age 08, male, interpolated 108,953 (2025)
- Population, male 49.9% (2025)
- Age population, age 06, female, interpolated 110,875 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female 2.61 million (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total 3.32 million (2025)
- Age population, age 06, male, interpolated 112,634 (2025)
- Age population, age 07, female, interpolated 109,298 (2025)
- Age population, age 07, male, interpolated 110,907 (2025)
- Age population, age 08, female, interpolated 107,509 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 105,381 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Sierra Leone?
- Reported cases of measles in Sierra Leone was 129 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 Sierra Leone?
- The highest recorded value was 4,327 Cases in 1983.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Sierra Leone?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2007.
- How does Sierra Leone rank for reported cases of measles?
- Sierra Leone ranks 77th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Sierra Leone?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sierra Leone 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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