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
84th
of 195 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
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 84th 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 Malaysia, year by year
| 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% |
Malaysia compared with similar countries
- Malaysia's 17,200 is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 7,432, 2.3× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Malaysia's 17,200 is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 6,592, 2.6× the median. (30 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
More health data for Malaysia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.9119 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2888 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 652 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 18 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7207 % 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 0.0297 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.5991 % 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 0.0316 units per person (2025)
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 84th out of 195 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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