Reported cases of measles in Sudan
Sudan: Reported cases of measles was 1,337 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Sudan, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Sudan is 1,337 Cases, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 2.9% on the previous year and up 97.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Sudan peaked at 68,171 Cases in 1982 and was at its lowest, 68 Cases, in 2009.
Sudan ranks 33rd of 210 countries on this measure, 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 | 39,272 Cases | 16,426 Cases | 58,028 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 30,728 Cases | 1,635 Cases | 68,171 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,040 Cases | 350 Cases | 30,014 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,784 Cases | 68 Cases | 9,562 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,286 Cases | 665 Cases | 8,523 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,172 Cases | 401 Cases | 1,575 Cases | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sudan
- 30 Ghana 1,944 Cases compare
- 31 Cote d'Ivoire 1,872 Cases compare
- 32 Somalia 1,529 Cases compare
- 34 China 1,272 Cases compare
- 35 Saudi Arabia 1,260 Cases compare
- 36 Mozambique 1,237 Cases compare
More health data for Sudan
- Age population, age 17, female, interpolated 548,223 (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male 3.5% (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male 888,556 (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female 3.3% (2025)
- Age population, age 17, male, interpolated 557,882 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, female, interpolated 562,157 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 577,291 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 588,428 (2025)
- Age population, age 18, female, interpolated 534,398 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, male, interpolated 572,651 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Sudan?
- Reported cases of measles in Sudan was 1,337 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 Sudan?
- The highest recorded value was 68,171 Cases in 1982.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Sudan?
- The lowest recorded value was 68 Cases in 2009.
- How does Sudan rank for reported cases of measles?
- Sudan ranks 33rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Sudan?
- Over the last ten years it is up 97.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sudan 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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