Reported cases of measles, gaps filled in Kuwait
Kuwait: Reported cases of measles, gaps filled was 7 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, gaps filled in Kuwait, 1974–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in Cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles, gaps filled in Kuwait is 7 Cases, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 16.7% on the previous year and down 87.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, gaps filled in Kuwait peaked at 2,870 Cases in 1974 and was at its lowest, 3 Cases, in 2021.
That places Kuwait 121st out of 210 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, gaps filled in Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 2,870 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 1,982 Cases | -30.9% |
| 1976 | 907 Cases | -54.2% |
| 1977 | 2,162 Cases | +138.4% |
| 1978 | 1,560 Cases | -27.8% |
| 1979 | 2,086 Cases | +33.7% |
| 1980 | 1,382 Cases | -33.7% |
| 1981 | 2,595 Cases | +87.8% |
| 1982 | 586 Cases | -77.4% |
| 1983 | 1,590 Cases | +171.3% |
| 1984 | 608 Cases | -61.8% |
| 1985 | 2,061 Cases | +239.0% |
| 1986 | 237 Cases | -88.5% |
| 1987 | 428 Cases | +80.6% |
| 1988 | 70 Cases | -83.6% |
| 1989 | 71 Cases | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 71 Cases | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 165 Cases | +132.4% |
| 1992 | 383 Cases | +132.1% |
| 1993 | 260 Cases | -32.1% |
| 1994 | 432 Cases | +66.2% |
| 1995 | 12 Cases | -97.2% |
| 1996 | 15 Cases | +25.0% |
| 1997 | 26 Cases | +73.3% |
| 1998 | 90 Cases | +246.2% |
| 1999 | 13 Cases | -85.6% |
| 2000 | 6 Cases | -53.8% |
| 2001 | 10.25 Cases | +70.8% |
| 2002 | 14.5 Cases | +41.5% |
| 2003 | 18.75 Cases | +29.3% |
| 2004 | 23 Cases | +22.7% |
| 2005 | 10 Cases | -56.5% |
| 2010 | 13 Cases | +30.0% |
| 2011 | 32 Cases | +146.2% |
| 2012 | 27 Cases | -15.6% |
| 2013 | 62 Cases | +129.6% |
| 2014 | 55 Cases | -11.3% |
| 2015 | 18 Cases | -67.3% |
| 2016 | 8 Cases | -55.6% |
| 2017 | 18 Cases | +125.0% |
| 2018 | 42 Cases | +133.3% |
| 2019 | 12 Cases | -71.4% |
| 2020 | 7.5 Cases | -37.5% |
| 2021 | 3 Cases | -60.0% |
| 2022 | 7 Cases | +133.3% |
| 2023 | 6 Cases | -14.3% |
| 2024 | 7 Cases | +16.7% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 7 Cases is above the median for high income countries, which is 7 Cases, 1.0× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 7 Cases is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 91 Cases, 8% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,928 Cases | 907 Cases | 2,870 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 962.8 Cases | 70 Cases | 2,595 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 146.7 Cases | 12 Cases | 432 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 13.75 Cases | 6 Cases | 23 Cases | 6 |
| 2010s | 28.7 Cases | 8 Cases | 62 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.1 Cases | 3 Cases | 7.5 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles, gaps filled in Kuwait?
- Reported cases of measles, gaps filled in Kuwait was 7 Cases in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, gaps filled recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 2,870 Cases in 1974.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, gaps filled recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 Cases in 2021.
- How does Kuwait rank for reported cases of measles, gaps filled?
- Kuwait ranks 121st out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles, gaps filled rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.3%. 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, 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
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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.