Brazil vs Mexico: Reported cases of measles
Brazil
5
in 2024
Mexico
7
in 2024
Brazil rank
123rd
Mexico rank
121st
Reported cases of measles over time
- Brazil
- Mexico
How they compare
Mexico currently reports 7 against 5 in Brazil, a difference of 2.
That makes Mexico's figure about 1.4 times Brazil's.
The two have swapped places 13 times across 50 shared years of data; in 1974 it was Brazil ahead.
Brazil ranks 123rd and Mexico ranks 121st of 210 countries.
Across the 6 decades both report, Brazil averaged higher in 5 and Mexico in 1.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | Brazil | Mexico | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 47,460 | 10,897 | 36,564 | Brazil |
| 1980s | 65,926 | 11,648 | 54,278 | Brazil |
| 1990s | 17,532 | 7,494 | 10,039 | Brazil |
| 2000s | 10.3 | 17 | 6.7 | Mexico |
| 2010s | 3,517 | 1.22 | 3,516 | Brazil |
| 2020s | 1,832 | 40.6 | 1,792 | Brazil |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher reported cases of measles, Brazil or Mexico?
- Mexico, at 7 against 5 in Brazil as of 2024.
- What is the difference in reported cases of measles between Brazil and Mexico?
- 2, with Mexico ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for Brazil and Mexico?
- 50 years are reported by both, from 1974 to 2024.
- How do Brazil and Mexico rank globally for reported cases of measles?
- Brazil ranks 123rd and Mexico ranks 121st of 210 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- Our World in Data, published as Reported cases of measles. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.