Reported cases of measles in Sudan

Sudan: Reported cases of measles was 1,337 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
1,337 Cases
Change on year
down 2.9%
World rank
33rd
of 210 countries
All-time high
68,171 Cases
in 1982
All-time low
68 Cases
in 2009
Years of data
50
1974–2024

Reported cases of measles in Sudan, 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

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 30 Ghana 1,944 Cases compare
  2. 31 Cote d'Ivoire 1,872 Cases compare
  3. 32 Somalia 1,529 Cases compare
  4. 34 China 1,272 Cases compare
  5. 35 Saudi Arabia 1,260 Cases compare
  6. 36 Mozambique 1,237 Cases compare

See the full ranking of 210 places →

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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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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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