Reported cases of measles, gaps filled in Italy
Italy: Reported cases of measles, gaps filled was 1,045 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, gaps filled in Italy, 1974–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in Cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles, gaps filled in Italy is 1,045 Cases, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 2,275.0% on the previous year and up 351.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, gaps filled in Italy peaked at 92,188 Cases in 1988 and was at its lowest, 9 Cases, in 2021.
Italy ranks 39th of 210 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, gaps filled in Italy, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 24,714 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 52,033 Cases | +110.5% |
| 1976 | 55,493 Cases | +6.6% |
| 1977 | 42,677 Cases | -23.1% |
| 1978 | 67,360 Cases | +57.8% |
| 1979 | 23,270 Cases | -65.5% |
| 1980 | 27,452 Cases | +18.0% |
| 1981 | 71,239 Cases | +159.5% |
| 1982 | 18,423 Cases | -74.1% |
| 1983 | 26,371 Cases | +43.1% |
| 1984 | 77,149 Cases | +192.6% |
| 1985 | 75,040 Cases | -2.7% |
| 1986 | 21,306 Cases | -71.6% |
| 1987 | 20,627 Cases | -3.2% |
| 1988 | 92,188 Cases | +346.9% |
| 1989 | 29,214 Cases | -68.3% |
| 1990 | 5,223 Cases | -82.1% |
| 1991 | 23,458 Cases | +349.1% |
| 1992 | 65,013 Cases | +177.1% |
| 1993 | 16,890 Cases | -74.0% |
| 1994 | 6,158 Cases | -63.5% |
| 1995 | 37,131 Cases | +503.0% |
| 1996 | 32,596 Cases | -12.2% |
| 1997 | 41,254 Cases | +26.6% |
| 1998 | 4,072 Cases | -90.1% |
| 1999 | 2,908 Cases | -28.6% |
| 2000 | 1,457 Cases | -49.9% |
| 2001 | 5,421 Cases | +272.1% |
| 2002 | 9,385 Cases | +73.1% |
| 2003 | 10,982 Cases | +17.0% |
| 2004 | 599 Cases | -94.5% |
| 2005 | 135 Cases | -77.5% |
| 2006 | 439 Cases | +225.2% |
| 2007 | 321 Cases | -26.9% |
| 2008 | 1,617 Cases | +403.7% |
| 2009 | 351 Cases | -78.3% |
| 2010 | 372 Cases | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 5,189 Cases | +1294.9% |
| 2012 | 376 Cases | -92.8% |
| 2013 | 303.67 Cases | -19.2% |
| 2014 | 231.33 Cases | -23.8% |
| 2015 | 159 Cases | -31.3% |
| 2016 | 2,100 Cases | +1221.1% |
| 2017 | 4,042 Cases | +92.4% |
| 2018 | 2,682 Cases | -33.6% |
| 2019 | 1,623 Cases | -39.5% |
| 2020 | 103 Cases | -93.7% |
| 2021 | 9 Cases | -91.3% |
| 2022 | 15 Cases | +66.7% |
| 2023 | 44 Cases | +193.3% |
| 2024 | 1,045 Cases | +2275.0% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 1,045 Cases is above the median for high income countries, which is 7 Cases, 149.3× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Italy's 1,045 Cases is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97 Cases, 10.8× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles, gaps filled in Italy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +2275.0% | 44 Cases | 1,045 Cases |
| 2011 | +1294.9% | 372 Cases | 5,189 Cases |
| 2016 | +1221.1% | 159 Cases | 2,100 Cases |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 44,258 Cases | 23,270 Cases | 67,360 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 45,901 Cases | 18,423 Cases | 92,188 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 23,470 Cases | 2,908 Cases | 65,013 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,071 Cases | 135 Cases | 10,982 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,708 Cases | 159 Cases | 5,189 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 243.2 Cases | 9 Cases | 1,045 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 36 Mozambique 1,237 Cases compare
- 37 Mauritania 1,107 Cases compare
- 38 Liberia 1,053 Cases compare
- 40 Tanzania, United Republic of 992 Cases compare
- 41 Malawi 958 Cases compare
- 42 South Africa 931 Cases compare
More health data for Italy
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.44 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1206 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,408 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 80 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.23 % 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 0.0164 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.07 % 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, gaps filled in Italy?
- Reported cases of measles, gaps filled in Italy was 1,045 Cases in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, gaps filled recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 92,188 Cases in 1988.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, gaps filled recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 9 Cases in 2021.
- How does Italy rank for reported cases of measles, gaps filled?
- Italy ranks 39th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles, gaps filled rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 351.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Reported cases of measles, gaps filled. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Reported cases of measles with 433 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.
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
Reported cases of measles with 433 missing years estimated by linear interpolation between the nearest real observations. Only gaps of 4 years or fewer are filled, and never beyond the first or last actual measurement — these are filled holes, not forecasts.