Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate was 594.93 % change on previous year in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in United Kingdom, 1975–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 594.93 % change on previous year for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in 2024.
That represents a change of down 12.8% on the previous year and up 739.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in United Kingdom peaked at 867.09 % change on previous year in 2006 and was at its lowest, -98.47 % change on previous year, in 1998.
That places United Kingdom 9th out of 203 countries with data for 2024, 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 United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 33.66 % change on previous year | — |
| 1976 | -56.86 % change on previous year | -268.9% |
| 1977 | 178.26 % change on previous year | -413.5% |
| 1978 | -29.72 % change on previous year | -116.7% |
| 1979 | -30.22 % change on previous year | +1.7% |
| 1980 | 58.47 % change on previous year | -293.5% |
| 1981 | -58.25 % change on previous year | -199.6% |
| 1982 | 71 % change on previous year | -221.9% |
| 1983 | 8.81 % change on previous year | -87.6% |
| 1984 | -41.16 % change on previous year | -567.3% |
| 1985 | 54.92 % change on previous year | -233.4% |
| 1986 | -13.9 % change on previous year | -125.3% |
| 1987 | -50.28 % change on previous year | +261.9% |
| 1988 | 96.79 % change on previous year | -292.5% |
| 1989 | -65.83 % change on previous year | -168.0% |
| 1990 | -6.41 % change on previous year | -90.3% |
| 1991 | -58.46 % change on previous year | +812.5% |
| 1992 | 5.03 % change on previous year | -108.6% |
| 1993 | -2.43 % change on previous year | -148.3% |
| 1994 | 95.75 % change on previous year | -4044.2% |
| 1995 | -61.67 % change on previous year | -164.4% |
| 1996 | -23.85 % change on previous year | -61.3% |
| 1997 | -29.45 % change on previous year | +23.5% |
| 1998 | -98.47 % change on previous year | +234.4% |
| 2001 | -29.81 % change on previous year | -69.7% |
| 2002 | 330.14 % change on previous year | -1207.6% |
| 2003 | 46.5 % change on previous year | -85.9% |
| 2004 | -58.91 % change on previous year | -226.7% |
| 2005 | -58.2 % change on previous year | -1.2% |
| 2006 | 867.09 % change on previous year | -1589.8% |
| 2007 | 33.77 % change on previous year | -96.1% |
| 2008 | 41.39 % change on previous year | +22.6% |
| 2009 | -16.12 % change on previous year | -139.0% |
| 2010 | -63.45 % change on previous year | +293.5% |
| 2011 | 151.02 % change on previous year | -338.0% |
| 2012 | 88.13 % change on previous year | -41.6% |
| 2013 | -8.27 % change on previous year | -109.4% |
| 2014 | -93.07 % change on previous year | +1025.4% |
| 2015 | -31.58 % change on previous year | -66.1% |
| 2016 | 513.19 % change on previous year | -1725.1% |
| 2017 | -34.77 % change on previous year | -106.8% |
| 2018 | 234.07 % change on previous year | -773.2% |
| 2019 | -10.2 % change on previous year | -104.4% |
| 2020 | -91.3 % change on previous year | +795.3% |
| 2021 | -97.89 % change on previous year | +7.2% |
| 2023 | 682.54 % change on previous year | -797.2% |
| 2024 | 594.93 % change on previous year | -12.8% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 594.93 % change on previous year is above the median for high income countries, which is -100 % change on previous year. (70 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 594.93 % change on previous year is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 78.95 % change on previous year, 7.5× the median. (48 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in United Kingdom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | +4044.2% | -2.43 % change on previous year | 95.75 % change on previous year |
| 2016 | +1725.1% | -31.58 % change on previous year | 513.19 % change on previous year |
| 2006 | +1589.8% | -58.2 % change on previous year | 867.09 % change on previous year |
| 2002 | +1207.6% | -29.81 % change on previous year | 330.14 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 19.02 % change on previous year | -56.86 % change on previous year | 178.26 % change on previous year | 5 |
| 1980s | 6.06 % change on previous year | -65.83 % change on previous year | 96.79 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 1990s | -20 % change on previous year | -98.47 % change on previous year | 95.75 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2000s | 128.43 % change on previous year | -58.91 % change on previous year | 867.09 % change on previous year | 9 |
| 2010s | 74.51 % change on previous year | -93.07 % change on previous year | 513.19 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 272.07 % change on previous year | -97.89 % change on previous year | 682.54 % change on previous year | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 6 France 680 % change on previous year compare
- 7 Poland 677.14 % change on previous year compare
- 8 South Korea 600 % change on previous year compare
- 10 Romania 593.64 % change on previous year compare
- 11 Ukraine 556.06 % change on previous year compare
- 12 Burkina Faso 546.62 % change on previous year compare
More health data for United Kingdom
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.71 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0265 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,134 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 461 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7128 % 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 -0.7724 % 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 United Kingdom?
- Reported cases of measles, annual growth rate in United Kingdom was 594.93 % change on previous year in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 867.09 % change on previous year in 2006.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, annual growth rate recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was -98.47 % change on previous year in 1998.
- How does United Kingdom rank for reported cases of measles, annual growth rate?
- United Kingdom ranks 9th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles, annual growth rate rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is up 739.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom 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.