China vs Mexico: Measles number unvaccinated
China
494,487
in 2023
Mexico
491,860
in 2023
China rank
10th
Mexico rank
11th
Measles number unvaccinated over time
- China
- Mexico
How they compare
China currently reports 494,487 against 491,860 in Mexico, a difference of 2,627.
The two have swapped places 10 times across 41 shared years of data; in 1983 it was China ahead.
China ranks 10th and Mexico ranks 11th of 192 countries.
Across the 5 decades both report, China averaged higher in 4 and Mexico in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | China | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.91 million | 1.02 million | 2.89 million | China |
| 1990s | 3.02 million | 264,404 | 2.76 million | China |
| 2000s | 1.73 million | 93,684 | 1.63 million | China |
| 2010s | 178,709 | 173,251 | 5,458 | China |
| 2020s | 221,326 | 242,372 | 21,047 | Mexico |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher measles number unvaccinated, China or Mexico?
- China, at 494,487 against 491,860 in Mexico as of 2023.
- What is the difference in measles number unvaccinated between China and Mexico?
- 2,627, with China ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for China and Mexico?
- 41 years are reported by both, from 1983 to 2023.
- How do China and Mexico rank globally for measles number unvaccinated?
- China ranks 10th and Mexico ranks 11th of 192 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Measles number unvaccinated. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.