Measles number unvaccinated in Australia
Australia: Measles number unvaccinated was 27,596 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Measles number unvaccinated in Australia, 1983–2023
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 74th out of 195 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.
Measles number unvaccinated in Australia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 76,002 | — |
| 1984 | 76,935 | +1.2% |
| 1985 | 77,385 | +0.6% |
| 1986 | 77,630 | +0.3% |
| 1987 | 77,822 | +0.2% |
| 1988 | 56,468 | -27.4% |
| 1989 | 37,357 | -33.8% |
| 1990 | 35,469 | -5.1% |
| 1991 | 36,102 | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 36,414 | +0.9% |
| 1993 | 36,325 | -0.2% |
| 1994 | 36,294 | -0.1% |
| 1995 | 33,778 | -6.9% |
| 1996 | 33,677 | -0.3% |
| 1997 | 38,594 | +14.6% |
| 1998 | 45,934 | +19.0% |
| 1999 | 30,444 | -33.7% |
| 2000 | 22,866 | -24.9% |
| 2001 | 20,386 | -10.8% |
| 2002 | 15,236 | -25.3% |
| 2003 | 15,152 | -0.5% |
| 2004 | 15,176 | +0.2% |
| 2005 | 15,349 | +1.1% |
| 2006 | 15,720 | +2.4% |
| 2007 | 16,363 | +4.1% |
| 2008 | 17,067 | +4.3% |
| 2009 | 17,513 | +2.6% |
| 2010 | 17,692 | +1.0% |
| 2011 | 17,763 | +0.4% |
| 2012 | 17,971 | +1.2% |
| 2013 | 18,403 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 18,667 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 15,578 | -16.5% |
| 2016 | 15,726 | +1.0% |
| 2017 | 18,972 | +20.6% |
| 2018 | 18,665 | -1.6% |
| 2019 | 18,352 | -1.7% |
| 2020 | 21,180 | +15.4% |
| 2021 | 21,052 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 12,156 | -42.3% |
| 2023 | 27,596 | +127.0% |
Australia compared with similar countries
- Australia's 27,596 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,084, 8.9× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Australia's 27,596 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6,592, 4.2× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Measles number unvaccinated in Australia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +127.0% | 12,156 | 27,596 |
| 2022 | -42.3% | 21,052 | 12,156 |
| 1989 | -33.8% | 56,468 | 37,357 |
| 1999 | -33.7% | 45,934 | 30,444 |
| 1988 | -27.4% | 77,822 | 56,468 |
| 2002 | -25.3% | 20,386 | 15,236 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More health data for Australia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.83 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.9072 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 215 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2021)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0279 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0295 units per person (2025)
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 74th out of 195 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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