Measles number unvaccinated in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Measles number unvaccinated was 69,911 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
69,911
Change on year
down 1.0%
World rank
48th
of 195 countries
All-time high
328,369
in 1980
All-time low
55,781
in 2015
Years of data
44
1980–2023
Measles number unvaccinated in United Kingdom, 1980–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 69,911 for measles number unvaccinated in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 1.0% on the previous year and up 21.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, measles number unvaccinated in United Kingdom peaked at 328,369 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 55,781, in 2015.
That places United Kingdom 48th out of 195 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Measles number unvaccinated in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 328,369 | — |
| 1981 | 326,091 | -0.7% |
| 1982 | 304,112 | -6.7% |
| 1983 | 286,115 | -5.9% |
| 1984 | 264,340 | -7.6% |
| 1985 | 231,367 | -12.5% |
| 1986 | 213,927 | -7.5% |
| 1987 | 179,841 | -15.9% |
| 1988 | 150,294 | -16.4% |
| 1989 | 113,951 | -24.2% |
| 1990 | 93,991 | -17.5% |
| 1991 | 77,492 | -17.6% |
| 1992 | 62,893 | -18.8% |
| 1993 | 71,050 | +13.0% |
| 1994 | 69,352 | -2.4% |
| 1995 | 59,987 | -13.5% |
| 1996 | 58,836 | -1.9% |
| 1997 | 65,505 | +11.3% |
| 1998 | 94,598 | +44.4% |
| 1999 | 86,333 | -8.7% |
| 2000 | 84,593 | -2.0% |
| 2001 | 103,369 | +22.2% |
| 2002 | 101,526 | -1.8% |
| 2003 | 121,906 | +20.1% |
| 2004 | 131,574 | +7.9% |
| 2005 | 128,371 | -2.4% |
| 2006 | 109,640 | -14.6% |
| 2007 | 104,965 | -4.3% |
| 2008 | 108,193 | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 110,715 | +2.3% |
| 2010 | 87,580 | -20.9% |
| 2011 | 80,209 | -8.4% |
| 2012 | 65,288 | -18.6% |
| 2013 | 57,530 | -11.9% |
| 2014 | 56,726 | -1.4% |
| 2015 | 55,781 | -1.7% |
| 2016 | 63,480 | +13.8% |
| 2017 | 63,233 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 62,139 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 68,073 | +9.5% |
| 2020 | 66,504 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 64,848 | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 70,586 | +8.8% |
| 2023 | 69,911 | -1.0% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 69,911 is above the median for high income countries, which is 3,084, 22.7× the median. (63 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 69,911 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 5,054, 13.8× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 239,841 | 113,951 | 328,369 | 10 |
| 1990s | 74,004 | 58,836 | 94,598 | 10 |
| 2000s | 110,485 | 84,593 | 131,574 | 10 |
| 2010s | 66,004 | 55,781 | 87,580 | 10 |
| 2020s | 67,962 | 64,848 | 70,586 | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0247 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.7724 % change on previous year (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is measles number unvaccinated in United Kingdom?
- Measles number unvaccinated in United Kingdom was 69,911 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest measles number unvaccinated recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 328,369 in 1980.
- What is the lowest measles number unvaccinated recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 55,781 in 2015.
- How does United Kingdom rank for measles number unvaccinated?
- United Kingdom ranks 48th out of 195 countries with data for 2023.
- Is measles number unvaccinated rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 21.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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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