Reported cases of measles in Brazil
Brazil: Reported cases of measles was 5 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Brazil, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Brazil is 5, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 99.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Brazil peaked at 129,126 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2004.
That places Brazil 123rd 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 in Brazil, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 20,061 | — |
| 1975 | 19,764 | -1.5% |
| 1976 | 73,631 | +272.6% |
| 1977 | 54,410 | -26.1% |
| 1978 | 51,345 | -5.6% |
| 1979 | 65,552 | +27.7% |
| 1980 | 99,263 | +51.4% |
| 1981 | 61,281 | -38.3% |
| 1982 | 39,370 | -35.8% |
| 1983 | 58,259 | +48.0% |
| 1984 | 80,875 | +38.8% |
| 1985 | 75,993 | -6.0% |
| 1986 | 129,126 | +69.9% |
| 1987 | 66,059 | -48.8% |
| 1988 | 26,179 | -60.4% |
| 1989 | 22,853 | -12.7% |
| 1990 | 61,435 | +168.8% |
| 1991 | 42,537 | -30.8% |
| 1992 | 7,934 | -81.3% |
| 1993 | 6,037 | -23.9% |
| 1994 | 35 | -99.4% |
| 1995 | 793 | +2165.7% |
| 1996 | 580 | -26.9% |
| 1997 | 52,284 | +8914.5% |
| 1998 | 2,781 | -94.7% |
| 1999 | 908 | -67.3% |
| 2000 | 36 | -96.0% |
| 2001 | 1 | -97.2% |
| 2002 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2003 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 2004 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 6 | — |
| 2006 | 57 | +850.0% |
| 2007 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 68 | — |
| 2011 | 43 | -36.8% |
| 2012 | 2 | -95.3% |
| 2013 | 220 | +10900.0% |
| 2014 | 876 | +298.2% |
| 2015 | 214 | -75.6% |
| 2016 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2018 | 9,329 | — |
| 2019 | 20,901 | +124.0% |
| 2020 | 8,448 | -59.6% |
| 2021 | 668 | -92.1% |
| 2022 | 41 | -93.9% |
| 2023 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2024 | 5 | — |
Brazil compared with similar countries
- Brazil's 5 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.5, 53% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Brazil 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | +10900.0% | 2 | 220 |
| 1997 | +8914.5% | 580 | 52,284 |
| 1995 | +2165.7% | 35 | 793 |
| 2006 | +850.0% | 6 | 57 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 47,460 | 19,764 | 73,631 | 6 |
| 1980s | 65,926 | 22,853 | 129,126 | 10 |
| 1990s | 17,532 | 35 | 61,435 | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.3 | 0 | 57 | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,517 | 0 | 20,901 | 9 |
| 2020s | 1,832 | 0 | 8,448 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Brazil
More health data for Brazil
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.86 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.1539 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 3,476 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.66 % 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 0.0296 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.63 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0309 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Brazil?
- Reported cases of measles in Brazil was 5 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 129,126 in 1986.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2004.
- How does Brazil rank for reported cases of measles?
- Brazil ranks 123rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of measles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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