Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Kuwait
Kuwait: Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate was 16.67 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Kuwait, 1975–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Kuwait recorded 16.67 % change on previous year for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in 2024.
The figure is up 216.7% on the previous year and up 247.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Kuwait peaked at 246.15 % change on previous year in 1998 and was at its lowest, -97.22 % change on previous year, in 1995.
That places Kuwait 58th out of 203 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | -30.94 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | -54.24 % change on previous year | +75.3% |
| 1977 | 138.37 % change on previous year | -355.1% |
| 1978 | -27.84 % change on previous year | -120.1% |
| 1979 | 33.72 % change on previous year | -221.1% |
| 1980 | -33.75 % change on previous year | -200.1% |
| 1981 | 87.77 % change on previous year | -360.1% |
| 1982 | -77.42 % change on previous year | -188.2% |
| 1983 | 171.33 % change on previous year | -321.3% |
| 1984 | -61.76 % change on previous year | -136.0% |
| 1985 | 238.98 % change on previous year | -486.9% |
| 1986 | -88.5 % change on previous year | -137.0% |
| 1987 | 80.59 % change on previous year | -191.1% |
| 1988 | -83.64 % change on previous year | -203.8% |
| 1989 | 1.43 % change on previous year | -101.7% |
| 1990 | 0 % change on previous year | -100.0% |
| 1991 | 132.39 % change on previous year | — |
| 1992 | 132.12 % change on previous year | -0.2% |
| 1993 | -32.11 % change on previous year | -124.3% |
| 1994 | 66.15 % change on previous year | -306.0% |
| 1995 | -97.22 % change on previous year | -247.0% |
| 1996 | 25 % change on previous year | -125.7% |
| 1997 | 73.33 % change on previous year | +193.3% |
| 1998 | 246.15 % change on previous year | +235.7% |
| 1999 | -85.56 % change on previous year | -134.8% |
| 2000 | -53.85 % change on previous year | -37.1% |
| 2005 | -56.52 % change on previous year | +5.0% |
| 2011 | 146.15 % change on previous year | -358.6% |
| 2012 | -15.62 % change on previous year | -110.7% |
| 2013 | 129.63 % change on previous year | -929.6% |
| 2014 | -11.29 % change on previous year | -108.7% |
| 2015 | -67.27 % change on previous year | +495.8% |
| 2016 | -55.56 % change on previous year | -17.4% |
| 2017 | 125 % change on previous year | -325.0% |
| 2018 | 133.33 % change on previous year | +6.7% |
| 2019 | -71.43 % change on previous year | -153.6% |
| 2022 | 133.33 % change on previous year | -286.7% |
| 2023 | -14.29 % change on previous year | -110.7% |
| 2024 | 16.67 % change on previous year | -216.7% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 16.67 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -100 % change on previous year. (70 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 16.67 % change on previous year is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is -44.1 % change on previous year. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 11.81 % change on previous year | -54.24 % change on previous year | 138.37 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 23.5 % change on previous year | -88.5 % change on previous year | 238.98 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 46.03 % change on previous year | -97.22 % change on previous year | 246.15 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -55.18 % change on previous year | -56.52 % change on previous year | -53.85 % change on previous year | 2 |
| 2010s | 34.77 % change on previous year | -71.43 % change on previous year | 146.15 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 45.24 % change on previous year | -14.29 % change on previous year | 133.33 % change on previous year | 3 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
- 55 Philippines 32.92 % change on previous year compare
- 56 Ethiopia 29.15 % change on previous year compare
- 57 Congo 25.45 % change on previous year compare
- 58 Netherlands 16.67 % change on previous year compare
- 60 United Arab Emirates 15.5 % change on previous year compare
- 61 Armenia 1.26 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Kuwait
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.9259 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.41 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 287.2 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 107 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.9273 % 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 0.0264 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.6875 % 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 Kuwait?
- Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Kuwait was 16.67 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 246.15 % change on previous year in 1998.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was -97.22 % change on previous year in 1995.
- How does Kuwait rank for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate?
- Kuwait ranks 58th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles, annual growth rate rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is up 247.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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
Statizoid computes this series; the underlying measurements belong to the publishers named above. The arithmetic is applied to every country and year where both inputs report, and nothing is estimated unless the page says so.
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.