Reported cases of measles in Bangladesh
Bangladesh: Reported cases of measles was 247 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
247 Cases
Change on year
down 12.1%
World rank
69th
of 210 countries
All-time high
40,171 Cases
in 1976
All-time low
203 Cases
in 2021
Years of data
50
1975–2024
Reported cases of measles in Bangladesh, 1975–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Bangladesh recorded 247 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.
The figure is down 12.1% on the previous year and down 14.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Bangladesh peaked at 40,171 Cases in 1976 and was at its lowest, 203 Cases, in 2021.
Bangladesh ranks 69th of 210 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 in Bangladesh, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 3,030 Cases | — |
| 1976 | 40,171 Cases | +1225.8% |
| 1977 | 22,973 Cases | -42.8% |
| 1978 | 18,576 Cases | -19.1% |
| 1979 | 31,895 Cases | +71.7% |
| 1980 | 11,077 Cases | -65.3% |
| 1981 | 10,441 Cases | -5.7% |
| 1982 | 18,116 Cases | +73.5% |
| 1983 | 9,569 Cases | -47.2% |
| 1984 | 11,851 Cases | +23.8% |
| 1985 | 11,699 Cases | -1.3% |
| 1986 | 14,352 Cases | +22.7% |
| 1987 | 13,631 Cases | -5.0% |
| 1988 | 11,471 Cases | -15.8% |
| 1989 | 27,327 Cases | +138.2% |
| 1990 | 1,705 Cases | -93.8% |
| 1991 | 9,292 Cases | +445.0% |
| 1992 | 5,768 Cases | -37.9% |
| 1993 | 5,443 Cases | -5.6% |
| 1994 | 9,571 Cases | +75.8% |
| 1995 | 4,995 Cases | -47.8% |
| 1996 | 4,929 Cases | -1.3% |
| 1997 | 10,329 Cases | +109.6% |
| 1998 | 6,522 Cases | -36.9% |
| 1999 | 5,666 Cases | -13.1% |
| 2000 | 5,098 Cases | -10.0% |
| 2001 | 4,414 Cases | -13.4% |
| 2002 | 3,484 Cases | -21.1% |
| 2003 | 4,067 Cases | +16.7% |
| 2004 | 9,743 Cases | +139.6% |
| 2005 | 25,934 Cases | +166.2% |
| 2006 | 6,192 Cases | -76.1% |
| 2007 | 2,924 Cases | -52.8% |
| 2008 | 2,660 Cases | -9.0% |
| 2009 | 718 Cases | -73.0% |
| 2010 | 788 Cases | +9.7% |
| 2011 | 5,625 Cases | +613.8% |
| 2012 | 1,986 Cases | -64.7% |
| 2013 | 237 Cases | -88.1% |
| 2014 | 289 Cases | +21.9% |
| 2015 | 240 Cases | -17.0% |
| 2016 | 972 Cases | +305.0% |
| 2017 | 4,001 Cases | +311.6% |
| 2018 | 2,263 Cases | -43.4% |
| 2019 | 5,827 Cases | +157.5% |
| 2020 | 2,410 Cases | -58.6% |
| 2021 | 203 Cases | -91.6% |
| 2022 | 311 Cases | +53.2% |
| 2023 | 281 Cases | -9.6% |
| 2024 | 247 Cases | -12.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 23,329 Cases | 3,030 Cases | 40,171 Cases | 5 |
| 1980s | 13,953 Cases | 9,569 Cases | 27,327 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,422 Cases | 1,705 Cases | 10,329 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,523 Cases | 718 Cases | 25,934 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 2,223 Cases | 237 Cases | 5,827 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 690.4 Cases | 203 Cases | 2,410 Cases | 5 |
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- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,153 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Bangladesh?
- Reported cases of measles in Bangladesh was 247 Cases in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Bangladesh?
- The highest recorded value was 40,171 Cases in 1976.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Bangladesh?
- The lowest recorded value was 203 Cases in 2021.
- How does Bangladesh rank for reported cases of measles?
- Bangladesh ranks 69th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Bangladesh?
- Over the last ten years it is down 14.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Bangladesh data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of measles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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