Measles number unvaccinated in Germany
Germany: Measles number unvaccinated was 30,969 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Measles number unvaccinated in Germany, 1980–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, measles number unvaccinated in Germany stood at 30,969.
That represents a change of down 2.1% on the previous year and up 52.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles number unvaccinated in Germany peaked at 604,545 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 15,642, in 2021.
Germany ranks 70th 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 Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 604,545 | — |
| 1981 | 417,371 | -31.0% |
| 1982 | 426,879 | +2.3% |
| 1983 | 450,394 | +5.5% |
| 1984 | 433,639 | -3.7% |
| 1985 | 406,316 | -6.3% |
| 1986 | 243,180 | -40.2% |
| 1987 | 207,302 | -14.8% |
| 1988 | 214,330 | +3.4% |
| 1989 | 222,287 | +3.7% |
| 1990 | 225,748 | +1.6% |
| 1991 | 227,526 | +0.8% |
| 1992 | 221,528 | -2.6% |
| 1993 | 92,124 | -58.4% |
| 1994 | 81,845 | -11.2% |
| 1995 | 63,902 | -21.9% |
| 1996 | 70,588 | +10.5% |
| 1997 | 72,039 | +2.1% |
| 1998 | 65,343 | -9.3% |
| 1999 | 64,419 | -1.4% |
| 2000 | 63,103 | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 47,078 | -25.4% |
| 2002 | 46,176 | -1.9% |
| 2003 | 37,322 | -19.2% |
| 2004 | 29,445 | -21.1% |
| 2005 | 29,274 | -0.6% |
| 2006 | 28,464 | -2.8% |
| 2007 | 20,556 | -27.8% |
| 2008 | 20,554 | -0.0% |
| 2009 | 21,014 | +2.2% |
| 2010 | 21,423 | +1.9% |
| 2011 | 21,177 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 20,442 | -3.5% |
| 2013 | 20,360 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 20,808 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 21,642 | +4.0% |
| 2016 | 22,664 | +4.7% |
| 2017 | 23,520 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | 24,022 | +2.1% |
| 2019 | 23,993 | -0.1% |
| 2020 | 23,798 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 15,642 | -34.3% |
| 2022 | 31,628 | +102.2% |
| 2023 | 30,969 | -2.1% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 30,969 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,084, 10.0× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Germany's 30,969 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,054, 6.1× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Measles number unvaccinated in Germany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +102.2% | 15,642 | 31,628 |
| 1993 | -58.4% | 221,528 | 92,124 |
| 1986 | -40.2% | 406,316 | 243,180 |
| 2021 | -34.3% | 23,798 | 15,642 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 362,624 | 207,302 | 604,545 | 10 |
| 1990s | 118,506 | 63,902 | 227,526 | 10 |
| 2000s | 34,299 | 20,554 | 63,103 | 10 |
| 2010s | 22,005 | 20,360 | 24,022 | 10 |
| 2020s | 25,509 | 15,642 | 31,628 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Germany
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths 368 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2000)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.18 % 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 0.0216 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.2 % 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 0.0228 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is measles number unvaccinated in Germany?
- Measles number unvaccinated in Germany was 30,969 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest measles number unvaccinated recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 604,545 in 1980.
- What is the lowest measles number unvaccinated recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 15,642 in 2021.
- How does Germany rank for measles number unvaccinated?
- Germany ranks 70th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is measles number unvaccinated rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 52.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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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