Measles number unvaccinated in Malaysia

Malaysia: Measles number unvaccinated was 17,200 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
17,200
Change on year
down 2.5%
World rank
83rd
of 192 countries
All-time high
365,292
in 1983
All-time low
10,578
in 1997
Years of data
41
1983–2023

Measles number unvaccinated in Malaysia, 1983–2023

0100.0k200.0k300.0k400.0k1983200320231983: 365.3k1984: 325.9k1985: 350.7k1986: 296.6k1987: 150.3k1988: 185.1k1989: 184.9k1990: 141.3k1991: 94.1k1992: 86.2k1993: 93.5k1994: 25.2k1995: 15.5k1996: 15.7k1997: 10.6k1998: 21.2k1999: 15.9k2000: 21.0k2001: 26.0k2002: 31.2k2003: 36.5k2004: 26.0k2005: 20.7k2006: 26.0k2007: 26.0k2008: 25.9k2009: 25.4k2010: 24.6k2011: 24.4k2012: 24.7k2013: 25.2k2014: 41.0k2015: 36.4k2016: 21.3k2017: 21.6k2018: 10.7k2019: 15.7k2020: 24.6k2021: 18.5k2022: 17.6k2023: 17.2k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for measles number unvaccinated in Malaysia is 17,200, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of down 2.5% on the previous year and down 31.6% over ten years.

Over the whole period, measles number unvaccinated in Malaysia peaked at 365,292 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 10,578, in 1997.

That places Malaysia 83rd out of 192 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 Malaysia, year by year

Annual values for Measles number unvaccinated in Malaysia, 1983 to 2023.
Year Value Change
1983 365,292
1984 325,876 -10.8%
1985 350,693 +7.6%
1986 296,622 -15.4%
1987 150,328 -49.3%
1988 185,126 +23.1%
1989 184,893 -0.1%
1990 141,264 -23.6%
1991 94,121 -33.4%
1992 86,199 -8.4%
1993 93,456 +8.4%
1994 25,202 -73.0%
1995 15,450 -38.7%
1996 15,712 +1.7%
1997 10,578 -32.7%
1998 21,234 +100.7%
1999 15,890 -25.2%
2000 20,951 +31.8%
2001 25,966 +23.9%
2002 31,248 +20.3%
2003 36,533 +16.9%
2004 26,004 -28.8%
2005 20,737 -20.3%
2006 25,984 +25.3%
2007 26,049 +0.2%
2008 25,889 -0.6%
2009 25,389 -1.9%
2010 24,638 -3.0%
2011 24,418 -0.9%
2012 24,733 +1.3%
2013 25,157 +1.7%
2014 40,971 +62.9%
2015 36,367 -11.2%
2016 21,281 -41.5%
2017 21,587 +1.4%
2018 10,701 -50.4%
2019 15,667 +46.4%
2020 24,633 +57.2%
2021 18,540 -24.7%
2022 17,648 -4.8%
2023 17,200 -2.5%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 265,547 150,328 365,292 7
1990s 51,911 10,578 141,264 10
2000s 26,475 20,737 36,533 10
2010s 24,552 10,701 40,971 10
2020s 19,505 17,200 24,633 4

Countries ranked near Malaysia

  1. 80 Netherlands 19,996 compare
  2. 81 Equatorial Guinea 19,921 compare
  3. 82 Ukraine 18,152 compare
  4. 84 Guinea-Bissau 16,894 compare
  5. 85 Palestine, State of 15,839 compare
  6. 86 Gambia 15,597 compare

See the full ranking of 194 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is measles number unvaccinated in Malaysia?
Measles number unvaccinated in Malaysia was 17,200 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest measles number unvaccinated recorded in Malaysia?
The highest recorded value was 365,292 in 1983.
What is the lowest measles number unvaccinated recorded in Malaysia?
The lowest recorded value was 10,578 in 1997.
How does Malaysia rank for measles number unvaccinated?
Malaysia ranks 83rd out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
Is measles number unvaccinated rising or falling in Malaysia?
Over the last ten years it is down 31.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Malaysia 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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