Measles in Niger

According to the latest WHO data published in 2017.

• Number of deaths: 2,308 (1.43%)
• Death Rate (Deaths per 100,000 population): 5.16
• Cause of death world rank: 15.
• Measles, listed as the underlying cause of death, accounts for nearly 2,308 deaths in Niger. That’s about 1 of every 70 deaths in Niger.
• About 7 people die of Measles each day, an average of 1 death every 4 hours.