Pertussis - number of reported cases in France

France: Pertussis - number of reported cases was 464 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
464
Change on year
up 1,089.7%
World rank
48th
of 210 countries
All-time high
469
in 1996
All-time low
16
in 2020
Years of data
23
1974–2024

Pertussis - number of reported cases in France, 1974–2024

01002003004005001974199920241974: 3261975: 3721976: 3531977: 1841978: 1631979: 1701980: 1001981: 661982: 1371983: 1121984: 571985: 831996: 4692006: 2462013: 1652014: 842015: 472016: 562017: 1552020: 162022: 452023: 392024: 464

Source: World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.

Analysis

In 2024, pertussis - number of reported cases in France stood at 464.

Compared with earlier readings it is up 1,089.7% on the previous year and up 452.4% over ten years.

Over the whole period, pertussis - number of reported cases in France peaked at 469 in 1996 and was at its lowest, 16, in 2020.

That places France 48th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 261.33 163 372 6
1980s 92.5 57 137 6
1990s 469 469 469 1
2000s 246 246 246 1
2010s 101.4 47 165 5
2020s 141 16 464 4

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Frequently asked questions

What is pertussis - number of reported cases in France?
Pertussis - number of reported cases in France was 464 in 2024, according to World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory.
What is the highest pertussis - number of reported cases recorded in France?
The highest recorded value was 469 in 1996.
What is the lowest pertussis - number of reported cases recorded in France?
The lowest recorded value was 16 in 2020.
How does France rank for pertussis - number of reported cases?
France ranks 48th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is pertussis - number of reported cases rising or falling in France?
Over the last ten years it is up 452.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this France data come from?
The figures come from World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory, published as part of Pertussis - number of reported cases. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Pertussis - number of reported cases
Source
World Health Organization, Global Health Observatory
Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO (WHO)
Coverage
222 places, 9,189 data points, 1974–2025
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