Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Turkey
Turkey: Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate was 305.59 % change on previous year in 2019. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Turkey, 1975–2019
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Turkey recorded 305.59 % change on previous year for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in 2019.
That represents a change of down 59.4% on the previous year and up 405.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Turkey peaked at 833.33 % change on previous year in 2017 and was at its lowest, -100 % change on previous year, in 2008.
That places Turkey 17th out of 203 countries with data for 2019, 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 Turkey, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 89.68 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | -10.71 % change on previous year | -111.9% |
| 1977 | -25.84 % change on previous year | +141.3% |
| 1978 | -22.37 % change on previous year | -13.4% |
| 1979 | -8.36 % change on previous year | -62.6% |
| 1980 | -24.87 % change on previous year | +197.6% |
| 1981 | 208.04 % change on previous year | -936.5% |
| 1982 | -66.93 % change on previous year | -132.2% |
| 1983 | 259.02 % change on previous year | -487.0% |
| 1984 | -2.69 % change on previous year | -101.0% |
| 1985 | -52.08 % change on previous year | +1833.2% |
| 1986 | -84.57 % change on previous year | +62.4% |
| 1987 | -3.22 % change on previous year | -96.2% |
| 1988 | 322.93 % change on previous year | -10128.4% |
| 1989 | 107.71 % change on previous year | -66.6% |
| 1990 | -41 % change on previous year | -138.1% |
| 1991 | 98.04 % change on previous year | -339.1% |
| 1992 | 9.35 % change on previous year | -90.5% |
| 1993 | 39.22 % change on previous year | +319.6% |
| 1994 | -30.78 % change on previous year | -178.5% |
| 1995 | -42.93 % change on previous year | +39.5% |
| 1996 | 100.61 % change on previous year | -334.4% |
| 1997 | -16.11 % change on previous year | -116.0% |
| 1998 | 18.97 % change on previous year | -217.8% |
| 1999 | -39.79 % change on previous year | -309.7% |
| 2000 | -0.5205 % change on previous year | -98.7% |
| 2001 | 87.82 % change on previous year | -16970.2% |
| 2002 | -74.36 % change on previous year | -184.7% |
| 2003 | -25.3 % change on previous year | -66.0% |
| 2004 | 52.76 % change on previous year | -308.5% |
| 2005 | -30.55 % change on previous year | -157.9% |
| 2006 | -99.45 % change on previous year | +225.6% |
| 2007 | -91.18 % change on previous year | -8.3% |
| 2008 | -100 % change on previous year | +9.7% |
| 2010 | 75 % change on previous year | -175.0% |
| 2012 | 214.41 % change on previous year | +185.9% |
| 2014 | -92.37 % change on previous year | -143.1% |
| 2015 | -39.47 % change on previous year | -57.3% |
| 2016 | -97.37 % change on previous year | +146.7% |
| 2017 | 833.33 % change on previous year | -955.9% |
| 2018 | 752.38 % change on previous year | -9.7% |
| 2019 | 305.59 % change on previous year | -59.4% |
Turkey compared with similar countries
- Turkey's 305.59 % change on previous year is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is -99.18 % change on previous year. (57 countries reporting)
- Turkey's 305.59 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 78.95 % change on previous year, 3.9× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Turkey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +16970.2% | -0.5205 % change on previous year | 87.82 % change on previous year |
| 1988 | +10128.4% | -3.22 % change on previous year | 322.93 % change on previous year |
| 1985 | -1833.2% | -2.69 % change on previous year | -52.08 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 4.48 % change on previous year | -25.84 % change on previous year | 89.68 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 66.33 % change on previous year | -84.57 % change on previous year | 322.93 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | 9.56 % change on previous year | -42.93 % change on previous year | 100.61 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2000s | -31.2 % change on previous year | -100 % change on previous year | 87.82 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 243.94 % change on previous year | -97.37 % change on previous year | 833.33 % change on previous year | 8 |
Countries ranked near Turkey
- 14 Malawi 453.76 % change on previous year compare
- 15 Uganda 446.37 % change on previous year compare
- 16 Norway 400 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Canada 300 % change on previous year compare
- 18 Singapore 300 % change on previous year compare
- 20 Papua New Guinea 291.67 % change on previous year compare
More health data for Turkey
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.72 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5275 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,582 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 858 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.16 % 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 0.0298 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.94 % 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 Turkey?
- Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in Turkey was 305.59 % change on previous year in 2019, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 833.33 % change on previous year in 2017.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was -100 % change on previous year in 2008.
- How does Turkey rank for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate?
- Turkey ranks 17th out of 203 countries with data for 2019.
- Is reported cases of measles, annual growth rate rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is up 405.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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.