Measles number unvaccinated in Israel
Israel: Measles number unvaccinated was 3,535 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3,535
Change on year
up 1.2%
World rank
127th
of 195 countries
All-time high
16,806
in 1980
All-time low
1,729
in 2021
Years of data
44
1980–2023
Measles number unvaccinated in Israel, 1980–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for measles number unvaccinated in Israel is 3,535, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1.2% on the previous year and up 8.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles number unvaccinated in Israel peaked at 16,806 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 1,729, in 2021.
Israel ranks 127th 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 Israel, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 16,806 | — |
| 1981 | 15,158 | -9.8% |
| 1982 | 10,708 | -29.4% |
| 1983 | 13,595 | +27.0% |
| 1984 | 14,073 | +3.5% |
| 1985 | 14,276 | +1.4% |
| 1986 | 11,458 | -19.7% |
| 1987 | 11,510 | +0.5% |
| 1988 | 13,429 | +16.7% |
| 1989 | 11,590 | -13.7% |
| 1990 | 8,869 | -23.5% |
| 1991 | 6,089 | -31.3% |
| 1992 | 6,233 | +2.4% |
| 1993 | 8,503 | +36.4% |
| 1994 | 8,732 | +2.7% |
| 1995 | 7,784 | -10.9% |
| 1996 | 4,545 | -41.6% |
| 1997 | 3,495 | -23.1% |
| 1998 | 7,166 | +105.0% |
| 1999 | 7,417 | +3.5% |
| 2000 | 6,348 | -14.4% |
| 2001 | 6,485 | +2.2% |
| 2002 | 6,586 | +1.6% |
| 2003 | 5,324 | -19.2% |
| 2004 | 4,111 | -22.8% |
| 2005 | 8,360 | +103.3% |
| 2006 | 5,554 | -33.6% |
| 2007 | 4,223 | -24.0% |
| 2008 | 2,885 | -31.7% |
| 2009 | 4,441 | +53.9% |
| 2010 | 6,123 | +37.9% |
| 2011 | 4,744 | -22.5% |
| 2012 | 6,424 | +35.4% |
| 2013 | 3,258 | -49.3% |
| 2014 | 4,962 | +52.3% |
| 2015 | 3,362 | -32.2% |
| 2016 | 5,147 | +53.1% |
| 2017 | 3,463 | -32.7% |
| 2018 | 3,501 | +1.1% |
| 2019 | 1,767 | -49.5% |
| 2020 | 1,758 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 1,729 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 3,492 | +102.0% |
| 2023 | 3,535 | +1.2% |
Israel compared with similar countries
- Israel's 3,535 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,084, 1.1× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Israel's 3,535 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11,611, 30% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 13,260 | 10,708 | 16,806 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,883 | 3,495 | 8,869 | 10 |
| 2000s | 5,432 | 2,885 | 8,360 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4,275 | 1,767 | 6,424 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,629 | 1,729 | 3,535 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Israel
- 124 Switzerland 4,303 compare
- 125 Eswatini 4,288 compare
- 126 Costa Rica 3,679 compare
- 128 Croatia 3,448 compare
- 129 North Korea 3,420 compare
- 130 Slovakia 3,325 compare
More health data for Israel
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.65 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6956 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 119 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2022)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.3823 % 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 0.0445 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.3508 % 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 0.0469 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is measles number unvaccinated in Israel?
- Measles number unvaccinated in Israel was 3,535 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest measles number unvaccinated recorded in Israel?
- The highest recorded value was 16,806 in 1980.
- What is the lowest measles number unvaccinated recorded in Israel?
- The lowest recorded value was 1,729 in 2021.
- How does Israel rank for measles number unvaccinated?
- Israel ranks 127th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is measles number unvaccinated rising or falling in Israel?
- Over the last ten years it is up 8.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Israel 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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