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
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
| 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
| 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
- 80 Netherlands 19,996 compare
- 81 Equatorial Guinea 19,921 compare
- 82 Ukraine 18,152 compare
- 84 Guinea-Bissau 16,894 compare
- 85 Palestine, State of 15,839 compare
- 86 Gambia 15,597 compare
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)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,250 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 652 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, annual growth rate 5.04 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per capita 0.0803 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate 1.28 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.4769 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 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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