Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Sweden
Sweden: Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate was 245.46 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Sweden, 1975–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Sweden is 245.46 % change on previous year, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 104.5% on the previous year and up 600.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Sweden peaked at 333.33 % change on previous year in 2011 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2021.
Sweden ranks 24th 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 Sweden, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 5.05 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | 11.9 % change on previous year | +135.6% |
| 1977 | 17.54 % change on previous year | +47.4% |
| 1978 | -33.02 % change on previous year | -288.2% |
| 1979 | 25.48 % change on previous year | -177.2% |
| 1980 | -79.4 % change on previous year | -411.6% |
| 1981 | 98.21 % change on previous year | -223.7% |
| 1982 | 75.79 % change on previous year | -22.8% |
| 1983 | -25.66 % change on previous year | -133.9% |
| 1984 | -78.32 % change on previous year | +205.2% |
| 1985 | -67.5 % change on previous year | -13.8% |
| 1986 | -46.93 % change on previous year | -30.5% |
| 1989 | 63.16 % change on previous year | -234.6% |
| 1990 | -53.23 % change on previous year | -184.3% |
| 1991 | -13.79 % change on previous year | -74.1% |
| 1992 | 128 % change on previous year | -1028.0% |
| 1993 | -56.14 % change on previous year | -143.9% |
| 1994 | -16 % change on previous year | -71.5% |
| 1995 | 9.52 % change on previous year | -159.5% |
| 1996 | 91.3 % change on previous year | +858.7% |
| 1997 | 40.91 % change on previous year | -55.2% |
| 2001 | -91.53 % change on previous year | -323.7% |
| 2002 | 80 % change on previous year | -187.4% |
| 2003 | -66.67 % change on previous year | -183.3% |
| 2004 | 66.67 % change on previous year | -200.0% |
| 2005 | 160 % change on previous year | +140.0% |
| 2006 | 46.15 % change on previous year | -71.2% |
| 2007 | -94.74 % change on previous year | -305.3% |
| 2009 | -88 % change on previous year | -7.1% |
| 2010 | 100 % change on previous year | -213.6% |
| 2011 | 333.33 % change on previous year | +233.3% |
| 2012 | 15.38 % change on previous year | -95.4% |
| 2013 | 70 % change on previous year | +355.0% |
| 2014 | -49.02 % change on previous year | -170.0% |
| 2015 | -15.38 % change on previous year | -68.6% |
| 2016 | -86.36 % change on previous year | +461.4% |
| 2018 | 4.88 % change on previous year | -105.6% |
| 2019 | -53.49 % change on previous year | -1196.5% |
| 2020 | -75 % change on previous year | +40.2% |
| 2021 | -100 % change on previous year | +33.3% |
| 2023 | 120 % change on previous year | -220.0% |
| 2024 | 245.46 % change on previous year | +104.5% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 245.46 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -100 % change on previous year. (70 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 245.46 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 78.95 % change on previous year, 3.1× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5.39 % change on previous year | -33.02 % change on previous year | 25.48 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | -7.58 % change on previous year | -79.4 % change on previous year | 98.21 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 1990s | 16.32 % change on previous year | -56.14 % change on previous year | 128 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2000s | 1.49 % change on previous year | -94.74 % change on previous year | 160 % change on previous year | 8 |
| 2010s | 35.48 % change on previous year | -86.36 % change on previous year | 333.33 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2020s | 47.61 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 245.46 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near Sweden
- 21 Belarus 290.67 % change on previous year compare
- 22 Vanuatu 290 % change on previous year compare
- 23 Afghanistan 249.89 % change on previous year compare
- 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
More health data for Sweden
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.8581 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,109 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 30 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.12 % 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 0.0243 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.2 % 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 Sweden?
- Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Sweden was 245.46 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 333.33 % change on previous year in 2011.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2021.
- How does Sweden rank for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate?
- Sweden ranks 24th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles, annual growth rate rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 600.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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.