Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Denmark
Denmark: Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate was 177.78 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
177.78 % change on previous year
Change on year
up 277.8%
World rank
28th
of 203 countries
All-time high
750 % change on previous year
in 2013
All-time low
-100 % change on previous year
in 2003
Years of data
41
1975–2024
Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Denmark, 1975–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Denmark stood at 177.78 % change on previous year.
The figure is up 277.8% on the previous year and up 202.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Denmark peaked at 750 % change on previous year in 2013 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2003.
Denmark ranks 28th of 203 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Denmark, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -74.04 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 307.68 % change on previous year | -515.5% |
| 1977 | -9.43 % change on previous year | -103.1% |
| 1978 | -64.45 % change on previous year | +583.3% |
| 1979 | 257.62 % change on previous year | -499.7% |
| 1980 | -57.52 % change on previous year | -122.3% |
| 1981 | 26.2 % change on previous year | -145.6% |
| 1982 | -56.09 % change on previous year | -314.0% |
| 1983 | 112.33 % change on previous year | -300.3% |
| 1984 | -36.26 % change on previous year | -132.3% |
| 1985 | -37.76 % change on previous year | +4.1% |
| 1986 | 78.13 % change on previous year | -306.9% |
| 1987 | -73.32 % change on previous year | -193.8% |
| 1988 | -90.14 % change on previous year | +22.9% |
| 1989 | -34.47 % change on previous year | -61.8% |
| 1990 | -55.56 % change on previous year | +61.2% |
| 1991 | -10 % change on previous year | -82.0% |
| 1992 | -20.37 % change on previous year | +103.7% |
| 1993 | -10.85 % change on previous year | -46.7% |
| 1994 | -68.7 % change on previous year | +533.0% |
| 1995 | -44.44 % change on previous year | -35.3% |
| 1996 | 495 % change on previous year | -1213.8% |
| 1997 | -48.74 % change on previous year | -109.8% |
| 2001 | -21.43 % change on previous year | -56.0% |
| 2002 | 190.91 % change on previous year | -990.9% |
| 2003 | -100 % change on previous year | -152.4% |
| 2007 | -92.59 % change on previous year | -7.4% |
| 2008 | 600 % change on previous year | -748.0% |
| 2009 | -57.14 % change on previous year | -109.5% |
| 2010 | -16.67 % change on previous year | -70.8% |
| 2012 | -97.62 % change on previous year | +485.7% |
| 2013 | 750 % change on previous year | -868.3% |
| 2014 | 58.82 % change on previous year | -92.2% |
| 2015 | -66.67 % change on previous year | -213.3% |
| 2016 | -66.67 % change on previous year | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 33.33 % change on previous year | -150.0% |
| 2018 | 100 % change on previous year | +200.0% |
| 2019 | 87.5 % change on previous year | -12.5% |
| 2020 | -73.33 % change on previous year | -183.8% |
| 2021 | -100 % change on previous year | +36.4% |
| 2024 | 177.78 % change on previous year | -277.8% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 177.78 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -100 % change on previous year. (70 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 177.78 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 78.95 % change on previous year, 2.3× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 83.47 % change on previous year | -74.04 % change on previous year | 307.68 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | -16.89 % change on previous year | -90.14 % change on previous year | 112.33 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 29.54 % change on previous year | -68.7 % change on previous year | 495 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 86.62 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 600 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2010s | 86.89 % change on previous year | -97.62 % change on previous year | 750 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 1.48 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 177.78 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Denmark
- 25 Mauritania 226.55 % change on previous year compare
- 26 Italy 193.33 % change on previous year compare
- 27 Austria 191.4 % change on previous year compare
- 29 Iraq 163.51 % change on previous year compare
- 30 Algeria 140.39 % change on previous year compare
- 31 Hong Kong 125 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Denmark
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -3.12 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.1019 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,179 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 31 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.4524 % 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 0.0247 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.4338 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Denmark?
- Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Denmark was 177.78 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 750 % change on previous year in 2013.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2003.
- How does Denmark rank for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate?
- Denmark ranks 28th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles, annual growth rate rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is up 202.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Reported cases of measles. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Reported cases of measles World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Reported cases of measles. Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.