Measles number unvaccinated in Canada
Canada: Measles number unvaccinated was 29,756 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
29,756
Change on year
down 0.4%
World rank
72nd
of 195 countries
All-time high
111,668
in 1987
All-time low
11,640
in 1996
Years of data
37
1987–2023
Measles number unvaccinated in Canada, 1987–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Canada recorded 29,756 for measles number unvaccinated in 2023.
The figure is down 0.4% on the previous year and down 22.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles number unvaccinated in Canada peaked at 111,668 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 11,640, in 1996.
Canada ranks 72nd of 195 countries on this measure, 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 Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 111,668 | — |
| 1988 | 56,021 | -49.8% |
| 1989 | 48,981 | -12.6% |
| 1990 | 42,830 | -12.6% |
| 1991 | 32,379 | -24.4% |
| 1992 | 24,632 | -23.9% |
| 1993 | 16,256 | -34.0% |
| 1994 | 11,944 | -26.5% |
| 1995 | 15,663 | +31.1% |
| 1996 | 11,640 | -25.7% |
| 1997 | 15,209 | +30.7% |
| 1998 | 14,632 | -3.8% |
| 1999 | 14,142 | -3.3% |
| 2000 | 13,936 | -1.5% |
| 2001 | 17,234 | +23.7% |
| 2002 | 16,936 | -1.7% |
| 2003 | 16,802 | -0.8% |
| 2004 | 20,365 | +21.2% |
| 2005 | 20,669 | +1.5% |
| 2006 | 24,352 | +17.8% |
| 2007 | 21,233 | -12.8% |
| 2008 | 25,596 | +20.5% |
| 2009 | 33,905 | +32.5% |
| 2010 | 38,180 | +12.6% |
| 2011 | 45,894 | +20.2% |
| 2012 | 42,067 | -8.3% |
| 2013 | 38,368 | -8.8% |
| 2014 | 38,520 | +0.4% |
| 2015 | 42,493 | +10.3% |
| 2016 | 42,645 | +0.4% |
| 2017 | 38,761 | -9.1% |
| 2018 | 38,510 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 38,158 | -0.9% |
| 2020 | 37,739 | -1.1% |
| 2021 | 37,238 | -1.3% |
| 2022 | 29,889 | -19.7% |
| 2023 | 29,756 | -0.4% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 29,756 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,084, 9.6× the median. (63 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 72,223 | 48,981 | 111,668 | 3 |
| 1990s | 19,933 | 11,640 | 42,830 | 10 |
| 2000s | 21,103 | 13,936 | 33,905 | 10 |
| 2010s | 40,360 | 38,158 | 45,894 | 10 |
| 2020s | 33,655 | 29,756 | 37,739 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Canada
More health data for Canada
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.3588 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 385 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.5214 % 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 0.023 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.5024 % 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 0.0242 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is measles number unvaccinated in Canada?
- Measles number unvaccinated in Canada was 29,756 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest measles number unvaccinated recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 111,668 in 1987.
- What is the lowest measles number unvaccinated recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 11,640 in 1996.
- How does Canada rank for measles number unvaccinated?
- Canada ranks 72nd out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is measles number unvaccinated rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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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