Measles number unvaccinated in Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe: Measles number unvaccinated was 47,142 in 2023. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2023)
47,142
Change on year
up 1.6%
World rank
58th
of 192 countries
All-time high
140,149
in 2004
All-time low
14,379
in 2012
Years of data
43
1981–2023

Measles number unvaccinated in Zimbabwe, 1981–2023

050.0k100.0k150.0k1981200220231981: 129.0k1982: 130.3k1983: 130.9k1984: 127.5k1985: 75.0k1986: 58.4k1987: 41.3k1988: 41.2k1989: 44.3k1990: 43.9k1991: 43.8k1992: 47.0k1993: 46.8k1994: 42.6k1995: 41.8k1996: 38.6k1997: 52.7k1998: 72.3k1999: 83.2k2000: 94.7k2001: 105.8k2002: 120.0k2003: 130.1k2004: 140.1k2005: 137.0k2006: 132.8k2007: 128.2k2008: 125.4k2009: 103.3k2010: 44.8k2011: 37.3k2012: 14.4k2013: 34.1k2014: 39.1k2015: 67.3k2016: 23.4k2017: 45.7k2018: 54.0k2019: 67.2k2020: 67.6k2021: 54.8k2022: 46.4k2023: 47.1k

Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

The most recent figure for measles number unvaccinated in Zimbabwe is 47,142, measured in 2023.

That represents a change of up 1.6% on the previous year and up 38.1% over ten years.

Over the whole period, measles number unvaccinated in Zimbabwe peaked at 140,149 in 2004 and was at its lowest, 14,379, in 2012.

That places Zimbabwe 58th 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1980s 86,429 41,202 130,876 9
1990s 51,291 38,619 83,211 10
2000s 121,750 94,742 140,149 10
2010s 42,726 14,379 67,252 10
2020s 53,995 46,392 67,634 4

Countries ranked near Zimbabwe

  1. 55 Colombia 49,693 compare
  2. 56 Lao People's Democratic Republic 49,157 compare
  3. 57 Japan 48,037 compare
  4. 59 Thailand 42,232 compare
  5. 60 Russian Federation 41,480 compare
  6. 61 Togo 41,288 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is measles number unvaccinated in Zimbabwe?
Measles number unvaccinated in Zimbabwe was 47,142 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest measles number unvaccinated recorded in Zimbabwe?
The highest recorded value was 140,149 in 2004.
What is the lowest measles number unvaccinated recorded in Zimbabwe?
The lowest recorded value was 14,379 in 2012.
How does Zimbabwe rank for measles number unvaccinated?
Zimbabwe ranks 58th out of 192 countries with data for 2023.
Is measles number unvaccinated rising or falling in Zimbabwe?
Over the last ten years it is up 38.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Zimbabwe 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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