Reported cases of measles in Uganda
Uganda: Reported cases of measles was 2,180 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Uganda, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Uganda recorded 2,180 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.
That represents a change of up 446.4% on the previous year and up 594.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Uganda peaked at 49,871 Cases in 2002 and was at its lowest, 22 Cases, in 2005.
That places Uganda 29th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 | 11,767 Cases | 2,571 Cases | 26,879 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 15,552 Cases | 660 Cases | 43,016 Cases | 7 |
| 1990s | 31,956 Cases | 2,637 Cases | 49,815 Cases | 8 |
| 2000s | 18,299 Cases | 22 Cases | 49,871 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,003 Cases | 139 Cases | 7,878 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 710.2 Cases | 52 Cases | 2,180 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Uganda
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 650,869 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 627,959 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 624,736 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 643,598 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, female, interpolated 639,166 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, male, interpolated 656,357 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 660,462 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, female, interpolated 669,469 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 677,641 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, female, interpolated 607,789 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Uganda?
- Reported cases of measles in Uganda was 2,180 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 Uganda?
- The highest recorded value was 49,871 Cases in 2002.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Uganda?
- The lowest recorded value was 22 Cases in 2005.
- How does Uganda rank for reported cases of measles?
- Uganda ranks 29th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Uganda?
- Over the last ten years it is up 594.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Uganda 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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