Measles number unvaccinated in Germany

Germany: Measles number unvaccinated was 30,969 in 2023. β—† Volatile

Latest (2023)
30,969
Change on year
down 2.1%
World rank
69th
of 192 countries
All-time high
604,545
in 1980
All-time low
15,642
in 2021
Years of data
44
1980–2023

Measles number unvaccinated in Germany, 1980–2023

0200.0k400.0k600.0k1980200120231980: 604.5k1981: 417.4k1982: 426.9k1983: 450.4k1984: 433.6k1985: 406.3k1986: 243.2k1987: 207.3k1988: 214.3k1989: 222.3k1990: 225.7k1991: 227.5k1992: 221.5k1993: 92.1k1994: 81.8k1995: 63.9k1996: 70.6k1997: 72.0k1998: 65.3k1999: 64.4k2000: 63.1k2001: 47.1k2002: 46.2k2003: 37.3k2004: 29.4k2005: 29.3k2006: 28.5k2007: 20.6k2008: 20.6k2009: 21.0k2010: 21.4k2011: 21.2k2012: 20.4k2013: 20.4k2014: 20.8k2015: 21.6k2016: 22.7k2017: 23.5k2018: 24.0k2019: 24.0k2020: 23.8k2021: 15.6k2022: 31.6k2023: 31.0k

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 69th of 192 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 66 France 34,784 compare
  2. 67 Libya 34,225 compare
  3. 68 Iraq 33,636 compare
  4. 70 Lebanon 30,403 compare
  5. 71 Canada 29,756 compare
  6. 72 Liberia 28,146 compare

See the full ranking of 194 places β†’

More health data for Germany

All data for Germany β†’

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 69th out of 192 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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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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