Reported cases of measles in Brazil

Brazil: Reported cases of measles was 5 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5
World rank
123rd
of 205 countries
All-time high
129,126
in 1986
All-time low
0
in 2004
Years of data
50
1974–2024

Reported cases of measles in Brazil, 1974–2024

050.0k100.0k150.0k197419992024

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 205 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

Annual values for Reported cases of measles in Brazil, 1974 to 2024.
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

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

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  2. 121 Kuwait 7 compare
  3. 121 Mexico 7 compare
  4. 124 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 4 compare
  5. 124 Estonia 4 compare
  6. 124 Slovakia 4 compare

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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 205 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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Indicator
Reported cases of measles
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
210 places, 9,191 data points, 1974–2024
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