Measles - number of reported cases in Denmark

Denmark: Measles - number of reported cases was 12 in 2025. β—† Volatile

Latest (2025)
12
Change on year
down 52.0%
World rank
108th
of 205 countries
All-time high
66,493
in 1979
All-time low
0
in 2003
Years of data
50
1974–2025

Measles - number of reported cases in Denmark, 1974–2025

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Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

Denmark recorded 12 for measles - number of reported cases in 2025.

That represents a change of down 52.0% on the previous year and up 33.3% over ten years.

Over the whole period, measles - number of reported cases in Denmark peaked at 66,493 in 1979 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2003.

That places Denmark 108th out of 205 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 43,983 14,167 66,493 6
1980s 17,795 405 35,651 10
1990s 102.75 20 180 8
2000s 10.8 0 32 10
2010s 17.4 2 84 10
2020s 8.33 0 25 6

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 105 Gambia, The 13 compare
  2. 105 Uruguay 13 compare
  3. 105 Djibouti 13 compare
  4. 108 Singapore 12 compare
  5. 108 Montenegro 12 compare
  6. 111 Estonia 11 compare
  7. 111 Lithuania 11 compare

See the full ranking of 222 places β†’

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Frequently asked questions

What is measles - number of reported cases in Denmark?
Measles - number of reported cases in Denmark was 12 in 2025, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest measles - number of reported cases recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 66,493 in 1979.
What is the lowest measles - number of reported cases recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2003.
How does Denmark rank for measles - number of reported cases?
Denmark ranks 108th out of 205 countries with data for 2025.
Is measles - number of reported cases rising or falling in Denmark?
Over the last ten years it is up 33.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Denmark data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Measles - number of reported cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Measles - number of reported cases
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
222 places, 9,940 data points, 1974–2025
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