Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in France
France: Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate was 680 % change on previous year in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in France, 1975–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in France is 680 % change on previous year, measured in 2023. That is the highest value across all 34 years on record.
The figure is up 10,980.0% on the previous year and up 37,092.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in France peaked at 680 % change on previous year in 2023 and was at its lowest, -99.19 % change on previous year, in 2005.
That places France 6th out of 203 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in France, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -65.37 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 43.79 % change on previous year | -167.0% |
| 1977 | -19.22 % change on previous year | -143.9% |
| 1978 | -3.8 % change on previous year | -80.2% |
| 1979 | -20.88 % change on previous year | +449.6% |
| 1980 | -22.4 % change on previous year | +7.3% |
| 1981 | -9 % change on previous year | -59.8% |
| 1982 | -28.27 % change on previous year | +214.0% |
| 1983 | 7.14 % change on previous year | -125.3% |
| 1984 | 12.41 % change on previous year | +73.8% |
| 1985 | -59.2 % change on previous year | -576.9% |
| 1986 | 133.33 % change on previous year | -325.2% |
| 1992 | -30.16 % change on previous year | -122.6% |
| 1993 | -29.5 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 1994 | -43.02 % change on previous year | +45.8% |
| 1995 | 23.26 % change on previous year | -154.1% |
| 1996 | 21.68 % change on previous year | -6.8% |
| 1997 | 21.21 % change on previous year | -2.2% |
| 2005 | -99.19 % change on previous year | -567.6% |
| 2006 | 11.11 % change on previous year | -111.2% |
| 2007 | -2.5 % change on previous year | -122.5% |
| 2009 | 155.13 % change on previous year | -6305.3% |
| 2010 | 227.58 % change on previous year | +46.7% |
| 2011 | 196.14 % change on previous year | -13.8% |
| 2014 | -1.84 % change on previous year | -100.9% |
| 2015 | -41.2 % change on previous year | +2141.2% |
| 2016 | -49.68 % change on previous year | +20.6% |
| 2017 | 556.96 % change on previous year | -1221.1% |
| 2018 | 462.81 % change on previous year | -16.9% |
| 2019 | -9.72 % change on previous year | -102.1% |
| 2020 | -90.9 % change on previous year | +834.9% |
| 2021 | -93.33 % change on previous year | +2.7% |
| 2022 | -6.25 % change on previous year | -93.3% |
| 2023 | 680 % change on previous year | -10980.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 680 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -100 % change on previous year. (70 countries reporting)
- France's 680 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 78.95 % change on previous year, 8.6× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in France changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +10980.0% | -6.25 % change on previous year | 680 % change on previous year |
| 2009 | +6305.3% | -2.5 % change on previous year | 155.13 % change on previous year |
| 2015 | -2141.2% | -1.84 % change on previous year | -41.2 % change on previous year |
| 2017 | +1221.1% | -49.68 % change on previous year | 556.96 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | -13.09 % change on previous year | -65.37 % change on previous year | 43.79 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 4.86 % change on previous year | -59.2 % change on previous year | 133.33 % change on previous year | 7 |
| 1990s | -6.09 % change on previous year | -43.02 % change on previous year | 23.26 % change on previous year | 6 |
| 2000s | 16.14 % change on previous year | -99.19 % change on previous year | 155.13 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2010s | 167.63 % change on previous year | -49.68 % change on previous year | 556.96 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2020s | 122.38 % change on previous year | -93.33 % change on previous year | 680 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
- 3 Georgia 797.44 % change on previous year compare
- 4 Germany 716.46 % change on previous year compare
- 5 Belgium 685.08 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Poland 677.14 % change on previous year compare
- 8 South Korea 600 % change on previous year compare
- 9 United Kingdom 594.93 % change on previous year compare
More health data for France
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0689 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,016 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 603 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7875 % 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 0.0244 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8291 % 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 France?
- Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in France was 680 % change on previous year in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 680 % change on previous year in 2023.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was -99.19 % change on previous year in 2005.
- How does France rank for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate?
- France ranks 6th out of 203 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported cases of measles, annual growth rate rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is up 37,092.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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.