Measles number unvaccinated in Australia

Australia: Measles number unvaccinated was 27,596 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
27,596
Change on year
up 127.0%
World rank
73rd
of 192 countries
All-time high
77,822
in 1987
All-time low
12,156
in 2022
Years of data
41
1983–2023

Measles number unvaccinated in Australia, 1983–2023

20.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k1983200320231983: 76.0k1984: 76.9k1985: 77.4k1986: 77.6k1987: 77.8k1988: 56.5k1989: 37.4k1990: 35.5k1991: 36.1k1992: 36.4k1993: 36.3k1994: 36.3k1995: 33.8k1996: 33.7k1997: 38.6k1998: 45.9k1999: 30.4k2000: 22.9k2001: 20.4k2002: 15.2k2003: 15.2k2004: 15.2k2005: 15.3k2006: 15.7k2007: 16.4k2008: 17.1k2009: 17.5k2010: 17.7k2011: 17.8k2012: 18.0k2013: 18.4k2014: 18.7k2015: 15.6k2016: 15.7k2017: 19.0k2018: 18.7k2019: 18.4k2020: 21.2k2021: 21.1k2022: 12.2k2023: 27.6k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2023, measles number unvaccinated in Australia stood at 27,596.

That represents a change of up 127.0% on the previous year and up 50.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, measles number unvaccinated in Australia peaked at 77,822 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 12,156, in 2022.

That places Australia 73rd out of 192 countries with data for 2023, 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
1980s 68,514 37,357 77,822 7
1990s 36,303 30,444 45,934 10
2000s 17,083 15,152 22,866 10
2010s 17,779 15,578 18,972 10
2020s 20,496 12,156 27,596 4

Countries ranked near Australia

  1. 70 Lebanon 30,403 compare
  2. 71 Canada 29,756 compare
  3. 72 Liberia 28,146 compare
  4. 74 Poland 26,408 compare
  5. 75 Dominican Republic 23,893 compare
  6. 76 Sierra Leone 23,549 compare

See the full ranking of 194 places β†’

More health data for Australia

All data for Australia β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is measles number unvaccinated in Australia?
Measles number unvaccinated in Australia was 27,596 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest measles number unvaccinated recorded in Australia?
The highest recorded value was 77,822 in 1987.
What is the lowest measles number unvaccinated recorded in Australia?
The lowest recorded value was 12,156 in 2022.
How does Australia rank for measles number unvaccinated?
Australia ranks 73rd out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
Is measles number unvaccinated rising or falling in Australia?
Over the last ten years it is up 50.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Australia data come from?
The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Measles number unvaccinated. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Measles number unvaccinated
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
194 places, 7,780 data points, 1980–2023
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