Reported cases of measles, per square kilometre in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Reported cases of measles, per square kilometre was 0.0068 Cases per square kilometre in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, per square kilometre in United Arab Emirates, 1974–2023
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in Cases per square kilometre.
Analysis
United Arab Emirates recorded 0.0068 Cases per square kilometre for reported cases of measles, per square kilometre in 2023.
That represents a change of up 393.9% on the previous year and up 266.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, per square kilometre in United Arab Emirates peaked at 0.041 Cases per square kilometre in 1987 and was at its lowest, 0.0003 Cases per square kilometre, in 2004.
United Arab Emirates ranks 33rd of 205 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, per square kilometre in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Cases per square kilometre | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 0.0078 Cases per square kilometre | — |
| 1975 | 0.0056 Cases per square kilometre | -28.1% |
| 1976 | 0.0126 Cases per square kilometre | +124.8% |
| 1977 | 0.0149 Cases per square kilometre | +17.7% |
| 1978 | 0.0278 Cases per square kilometre | +86.8% |
| 1979 | 0.0228 Cases per square kilometre | -18.1% |
| 1980 | 0.0394 Cases per square kilometre | +73.0% |
| 1981 | 0.0397 Cases per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 1982 | 0.0238 Cases per square kilometre | -40.0% |
| 1983 | 0.0296 Cases per square kilometre | +24.5% |
| 1984 | 0.0246 Cases per square kilometre | -16.9% |
| 1985 | 0.0338 Cases per square kilometre | +37.2% |
| 1986 | 0.0304 Cases per square kilometre | -10.1% |
| 1987 | 0.041 Cases per square kilometre | +35.0% |
| 1988 | 0.0167 Cases per square kilometre | -59.3% |
| 1989 | 0.015 Cases per square kilometre | -10.0% |
| 1990 | 0.0167 Cases per square kilometre | +11.1% |
| 1991 | 0.0162 Cases per square kilometre | -3.3% |
| 1992 | 0.015 Cases per square kilometre | -7.4% |
| 1993 | 0.0105 Cases per square kilometre | -29.9% |
| 1994 | 0.0073 Cases per square kilometre | -30.5% |
| 1995 | 0.0094 Cases per square kilometre | +29.5% |
| 1996 | 0.006 Cases per square kilometre | -36.7% |
| 1997 | 0.0034 Cases per square kilometre | -42.8% |
| 1998 | 0.0042 Cases per square kilometre | +21.8% |
| 1999 | 0.0016 Cases per square kilometre | -60.5% |
| 2000 | 0.001 Cases per square kilometre | -41.0% |
| 2001 | 0.0004 Cases per square kilometre | -56.5% |
| 2002 | 0.0007 Cases per square kilometre | +76.7% |
| 2003 | 0.0006 Cases per square kilometre | -20.8% |
| 2004 | 0.0003 Cases per square kilometre | -47.6% |
| 2005 | 0.0004 Cases per square kilometre | +31.8% |
| 2008 | 0.0008 Cases per square kilometre | +89.7% |
| 2010 | 0.0012 Cases per square kilometre | +58.2% |
| 2012 | 0.0019 Cases per square kilometre | +51.7% |
| 2014 | 0.0048 Cases per square kilometre | +160.6% |
| 2015 | 0.0049 Cases per square kilometre | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 0.0031 Cases per square kilometre | -35.7% |
| 2017 | 0.0017 Cases per square kilometre | -45.7% |
| 2018 | 0.0024 Cases per square kilometre | +42.1% |
| 2019 | 0.0026 Cases per square kilometre | +8.7% |
| 2020 | 0.0007 Cases per square kilometre | -73.3% |
| 2021 | 0.0005 Cases per square kilometre | -30.0% |
| 2022 | 0.0014 Cases per square kilometre | +180.0% |
| 2023 | 0.0068 Cases per square kilometre | +393.9% |
United Arab Emirates compared with similar countries
- United Arab Emirates's 0.0068 Cases per square kilometre is above the median for high income countries, which is 0 Cases per square kilometre, 2016.2× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- United Arab Emirates's 0.0068 Cases per square kilometre is above the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 0.0011 Cases per square kilometre, 6.3× the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles, per square kilometre in United Arab Emirates 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +393.9% | 0.0014 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0068 Cases per square kilometre |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.0152 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0056 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0278 Cases per square kilometre | 6 |
| 1980s | 0.0294 Cases per square kilometre | 0.015 Cases per square kilometre | 0.041 Cases per square kilometre | 10 |
| 1990s | 0.009 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0016 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0167 Cases per square kilometre | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.0006 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0003 Cases per square kilometre | 0.001 Cases per square kilometre | 7 |
| 2010s | 0.0028 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0012 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0049 Cases per square kilometre | 8 |
| 2020s | 0.0023 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0005 Cases per square kilometre | 0.0068 Cases per square kilometre | 4 |
Countries ranked near United Arab Emirates
- 30 Chad 0.0094 Cases per square kilometre compare
- 31 Sierra Leone 0.0089 Cases per square kilometre compare
- 32 Zambia 0.0076 Cases per square kilometre compare
- 34 Nepal 0.0067 Cases per square kilometre compare
- 35 Turkey 0.0066 Cases per square kilometre compare
- 36 Central African Republic 0.0062 Cases per square kilometre compare
More health data for United Arab Emirates
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.3472 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 308.9 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 287 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 6.22 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0264 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 3.35 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles, per square kilometre in United Arab Emirates?
- Reported cases of measles, per square kilometre in United Arab Emirates was 0.0068 Cases per square kilometre in 2023, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, per square kilometre recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 0.041 Cases per square kilometre in 1987.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, per square kilometre recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.0003 Cases per square kilometre in 2004.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for reported cases of measles, per square kilometre?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 33rd out of 205 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported cases of measles, per square kilometre rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 266.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Reported cases of measles, per square kilometre. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Reported cases of measles divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Reported cases of measles ÷ Land area (sq. km)
Computed from
- Reported cases of measles World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
- Land area FAOSTAT, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
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 divided by Land area (sq. km), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.