Reported cases of measles, per unit of GDP in Japan
Japan: Reported cases of measles, per unit of GDP was 0 Cases per US$ of GDP in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles, per unit of GDP in Japan, 1974–2024
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in Cases per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp in Japan is 0 Cases per US$ of GDP, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 835.4% on the previous year and down 88.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp in Japan peaked at 0 Cases per US$ of GDP in 1976 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases per US$ of GDP, in 2021.
Japan ranks 138th of 203 countries on this measure, 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, per unit of GDP in Japan, year by year
| Year | Cases per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1975 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -41.7% |
| 1976 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +85.0% |
| 1977 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -53.7% |
| 1978 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +35.6% |
| 1979 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -47.3% |
| 1980 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -33.1% |
| 1981 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +47.3% |
| 1982 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -66.4% |
| 1983 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -1.2% |
| 1984 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +59.1% |
| 1985 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -78.4% |
| 1986 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +51.5% |
| 1987 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -23.7% |
| 1988 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -56.3% |
| 1989 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -43.3% |
| 1990 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +81.4% |
| 1991 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +46.1% |
| 1993 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -70.5% |
| 1996 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -24.4% |
| 1998 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -33.7% |
| 2000 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +1959.7% |
| 2001 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +13.9% |
| 2002 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +56.7% |
| 2003 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -77.2% |
| 2004 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -2.2% |
| 2006 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -93.7% |
| 2008 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +1808.0% |
| 2009 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -93.5% |
| 2010 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -44.2% |
| 2011 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -10.7% |
| 2012 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -47.9% |
| 2013 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +20.7% |
| 2014 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +113.3% |
| 2015 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -91.7% |
| 2016 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +318.3% |
| 2017 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +15.0% |
| 2018 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +45.8% |
| 2019 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +161.3% |
| 2020 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -98.4% |
| 2021 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | -50.4% |
| 2024 | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | +835.4% |
Japan compared with similar countries
- Japan's 0 Cases per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0 Cases per US$ of GDP, 27% of the median. (74 countries reporting)
- Japan's 0 Cases per US$ of GDP is below the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 0 Cases per US$ of GDP, 68% of the median. (36 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles, per unit of GDP in Japan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | +1959.7% | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP |
| 2008 | +1808.0% | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP |
| 2024 | +835.4% | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 6 |
| 1980s | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 8 |
| 2010s | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 0 Cases per US$ of GDP | 3 |
Countries ranked near Japan
More health data for Japan
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.73 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.2774 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,294 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 178 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.22 % 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 0.0155 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.36 % 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, per unit of gdp in Japan?
- Reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp in Japan was 0 Cases per US$ of GDP in 2024, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp recorded in Japan?
- The highest recorded value was 0 Cases per US$ of GDP in 1976.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp recorded in Japan?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases per US$ of GDP in 2021.
- How does Japan rank for reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp?
- Japan ranks 138th out of 203 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles, per unit of gdp rising or falling in Japan?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Japan data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Reported cases of measles, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
Reported cases of measles divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Reported cases of measles ÷ GDP (current US$)
Computed from
- Reported cases of measles World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Reported cases of measles divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.