Measles number unvaccinated in Iceland
Iceland: Measles number unvaccinated was 425.88 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Measles number unvaccinated in Iceland, 1983–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, measles number unvaccinated in Iceland stood at 425.88.
That represents a change of down 1.0% on the previous year and up 4.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles number unvaccinated in Iceland peaked at 827.45 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 40.54, in 1988.
Iceland ranks 165th of 195 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Measles number unvaccinated in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 827.45 | — |
| 1984 | 173.72 | -79.0% |
| 1985 | 168.32 | -3.1% |
| 1986 | 199.1 | +18.3% |
| 1987 | 116.88 | -41.3% |
| 1988 | 40.54 | -65.3% |
| 1989 | 44.1 | +8.8% |
| 1990 | 45.74 | +3.7% |
| 1991 | 46.54 | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 46.68 | +0.3% |
| 1993 | 45.93 | -1.6% |
| 1994 | 92.82 | +102.1% |
| 1995 | 45.51 | -51.0% |
| 1996 | 43.72 | -3.9% |
| 1997 | 43.25 | -1.1% |
| 1998 | 171.6 | +296.8% |
| 1999 | 254.88 | +48.5% |
| 2000 | 379.98 | +49.1% |
| 2001 | 512.52 | +34.9% |
| 2002 | 383.76 | -25.1% |
| 2003 | 288.96 | -24.7% |
| 2004 | 290.78 | +0.6% |
| 2005 | 425.1 | +46.2% |
| 2006 | 216.5 | -49.1% |
| 2007 | 221.6 | +2.4% |
| 2008 | 183.32 | -17.3% |
| 2009 | 378.72 | +106.6% |
| 2010 | 340.83 | -10.0% |
| 2011 | 293.88 | -13.8% |
| 2012 | 467.8 | +59.2% |
| 2013 | 407.34 | -12.9% |
| 2014 | 445.7 | +9.4% |
| 2015 | 304.92 | -31.6% |
| 2016 | 383.13 | +25.6% |
| 2017 | 331.2 | -13.6% |
| 2018 | 288.82 | -12.8% |
| 2019 | 294.28 | +1.9% |
| 2020 | 307.93 | +4.6% |
| 2021 | 364.56 | +18.4% |
| 2022 | 430.38 | +18.1% |
| 2023 | 425.88 | -1.0% |
Iceland compared with similar countries
- Iceland's 425.88 is below the median for high income countries, which is 3,084, 14% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Iceland's 425.88 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,054, 8% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Measles number unvaccinated in Iceland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | +296.8% | 43.25 | 171.6 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 224.3 | 40.54 | 827.45 | 7 |
| 1990s | 83.67 | 43.25 | 254.88 | 10 |
| 2000s | 328.12 | 183.32 | 512.52 | 10 |
| 2010s | 355.79 | 288.82 | 467.8 | 10 |
| 2020s | 382.19 | 307.93 | 430.38 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iceland
More health data for Iceland
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -100 % change on previous year (2085)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.4982 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 0 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.1533 % 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 0.0283 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.1097 % 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 0.0302 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is measles number unvaccinated in Iceland?
- Measles number unvaccinated in Iceland was 425.88 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest measles number unvaccinated recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 827.45 in 1983.
- What is the lowest measles number unvaccinated recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 40.54 in 1988.
- How does Iceland rank for measles number unvaccinated?
- Iceland ranks 165th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is measles number unvaccinated rising or falling in Iceland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 4.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iceland 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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