Measles number unvaccinated in Lebanon
Lebanon: Measles number unvaccinated was 30,403 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
30,403
Change on year
down 1.1%
World rank
71st
of 195 countries
All-time high
87,197
in 1982
All-time low
9,518
in 2008
Years of data
42
1982–2023
Measles number unvaccinated in Lebanon, 1982–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for measles number unvaccinated in Lebanon is 30,403, measured in 2023.
That represents a change of down 1.1% on the previous year and up 59.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles number unvaccinated in Lebanon peaked at 87,197 in 1982 and was at its lowest, 9,518, in 2008.
That places Lebanon 71st out of 195 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 Lebanon, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 87,197 | — |
| 1983 | 81,644 | -6.4% |
| 1984 | 75,671 | -7.3% |
| 1985 | 70,440 | -6.9% |
| 1986 | 64,684 | -8.2% |
| 1987 | 56,787 | -12.2% |
| 1988 | 48,810 | -14.0% |
| 1989 | 39,997 | -18.1% |
| 1990 | 37,839 | -5.4% |
| 1991 | 34,141 | -9.8% |
| 1992 | 23,170 | -32.1% |
| 1993 | 11,398 | -50.8% |
| 1994 | 11,159 | -2.1% |
| 1995 | 13,628 | +22.1% |
| 1996 | 13,339 | -2.1% |
| 1997 | 9,715 | -27.2% |
| 1998 | 15,090 | +55.3% |
| 1999 | 20,538 | +36.1% |
| 2000 | 26,107 | +27.1% |
| 2001 | 31,681 | +21.4% |
| 2002 | 37,177 | +17.3% |
| 2003 | 42,520 | +14.4% |
| 2004 | 35,911 | -15.5% |
| 2005 | 29,237 | -18.6% |
| 2006 | 21,801 | -25.4% |
| 2007 | 15,588 | -28.5% |
| 2008 | 9,518 | -38.9% |
| 2009 | 10,376 | +9.0% |
| 2010 | 12,221 | +17.8% |
| 2011 | 13,506 | +10.5% |
| 2012 | 16,170 | +19.7% |
| 2013 | 19,097 | +18.1% |
| 2014 | 21,214 | +11.1% |
| 2015 | 21,863 | +3.1% |
| 2016 | 21,614 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 20,616 | -4.6% |
| 2018 | 19,048 | -7.6% |
| 2019 | 17,450 | -8.4% |
| 2020 | 22,943 | +31.5% |
| 2021 | 29,344 | +27.9% |
| 2022 | 30,738 | +4.8% |
| 2023 | 30,403 | -1.1% |
Lebanon compared with similar countries
- Lebanon's 30,403 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 49,157, 62% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Lebanon's 30,403 is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 11,611, 2.6× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 65,654 | 39,997 | 87,197 | 8 |
| 1990s | 19,002 | 9,715 | 37,839 | 10 |
| 2000s | 25,992 | 9,518 | 42,520 | 10 |
| 2010s | 18,280 | 12,221 | 21,863 | 10 |
| 2020s | 28,357 | 22,943 | 30,738 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Lebanon
More health data for Lebanon
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.46 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 185 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.5482 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.038 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.209 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0399 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is measles number unvaccinated in Lebanon?
- Measles number unvaccinated in Lebanon was 30,403 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest measles number unvaccinated recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 87,197 in 1982.
- What is the lowest measles number unvaccinated recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 9,518 in 2008.
- How does Lebanon rank for measles number unvaccinated?
- Lebanon ranks 71st out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is measles number unvaccinated rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is up 59.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon 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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