Reported cases of measles, gaps filled in United States of America
United States of America: Reported cases of measles, gaps filled was 121 Cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, gaps filled in United States of America, 1974–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in Cases.
Analysis
In 2023, reported cases of measles, gaps filled in United States of America stood at 121 Cases.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 79.3% on the previous year and down 35.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, gaps filled in United States of America peaked at 57,345 Cases in 1977 and was at its lowest, 14 Cases, in 2021.
That places United States of America 80th out of 210 countries with data for 2023, 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 United States of America, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 22,094 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 24,374 Cases | +10.3% |
| 1976 | 41,126 Cases | +68.7% |
| 1977 | 57,345 Cases | +39.4% |
| 1978 | 26,871 Cases | -53.1% |
| 1979 | 13,597 Cases | -49.4% |
| 1980 | 13,506 Cases | -0.7% |
| 1981 | 3,124 Cases | -76.9% |
| 1982 | 1,714 Cases | -45.1% |
| 1983 | 1,497 Cases | -12.7% |
| 1984 | 2,587 Cases | +72.8% |
| 1985 | 2,822 Cases | +9.1% |
| 1986 | 6,282 Cases | +122.6% |
| 1987 | 3,655 Cases | -41.8% |
| 1988 | 3,396 Cases | -7.1% |
| 1989 | 18,193 Cases | +435.7% |
| 1990 | 27,786 Cases | +52.7% |
| 1991 | 9,643 Cases | -65.3% |
| 1992 | 2,231 Cases | -76.9% |
| 1993 | 312 Cases | -86.0% |
| 1994 | 958 Cases | +207.1% |
| 1995 | 309 Cases | -67.7% |
| 1996 | 489 Cases | +58.3% |
| 1997 | 138 Cases | -71.8% |
| 1998 | 100 Cases | -27.5% |
| 1999 | 100 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 85 Cases | -15.0% |
| 2001 | 116 Cases | +36.5% |
| 2002 | 41 Cases | -64.7% |
| 2003 | 56 Cases | +36.6% |
| 2004 | 37 Cases | -33.9% |
| 2005 | 66 Cases | +78.4% |
| 2006 | 55 Cases | -16.7% |
| 2007 | 43 Cases | -21.8% |
| 2008 | 140 Cases | +225.6% |
| 2009 | 71 Cases | -49.3% |
| 2010 | 63 Cases | -11.3% |
| 2011 | 220 Cases | +249.2% |
| 2012 | 55 Cases | -75.0% |
| 2013 | 187 Cases | +240.0% |
| 2014 | 667 Cases | +256.7% |
| 2015 | 188 Cases | -71.8% |
| 2016 | 85 Cases | -54.8% |
| 2017 | 120 Cases | +41.2% |
| 2018 | 375 Cases | +212.5% |
| 2019 | 825 Cases | +120.0% |
| 2020 | 1,275 Cases | +54.5% |
| 2021 | 14 Cases | -98.9% |
| 2022 | 67.5 Cases | +382.1% |
| 2023 | 121 Cases | +79.3% |
United States of America compared with similar countries
- United States of America's 121 Cases is above the median for high income countries, which is 7 Cases, 17.3× the median. (75 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 30,901 Cases | 13,597 Cases | 57,345 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 5,678 Cases | 1,497 Cases | 18,193 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,207 Cases | 100 Cases | 27,786 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 71 Cases | 37 Cases | 140 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 278.5 Cases | 55 Cases | 825 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 369.38 Cases | 14 Cases | 1,275 Cases | 4 |
Countries ranked near United States of America
- 77 Sierra Leone 129 Cases compare
- 78 Syrian Arab Republic 128 Cases compare
- 79 Central African Republic 125 Cases compare
- 81 France 117 Cases compare
- 82 Nepal 113 Cases compare
- 83 Madagascar 104 Cases compare
More health data for United States of America
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1867 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,069 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 4,015 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2023)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.056 % 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 0.0261 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.1919 % 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 United States of America?
- Reported cases of measles, gaps filled in United States of America was 121 Cases in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, gaps filled recorded in United States of America?
- The highest recorded value was 57,345 Cases in 1977.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, gaps filled recorded in United States of America?
- The lowest recorded value was 14 Cases in 2021.
- How does United States of America rank for reported cases of measles, gaps filled?
- United States of America ranks 80th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported cases of measles, gaps filled rising or falling in United States of America?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States of America 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.