Reported cases of measles in Canada
Canada: Reported cases of measles was 147 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Canada, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles in Canada stood at 147.
The figure is up 1,125.0% on the previous year and down 64.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Canada peaked at 22,444 in 1979 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1977.
That places Canada 76th 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 Canada, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 11,985 | — |
| 1975 | 13,143 | +9.7% |
| 1976 | 9,158 | -30.3% |
| 1977 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1978 | 5,858 | — |
| 1979 | 22,444 | +283.1% |
| 1980 | 13,864 | -38.2% |
| 1981 | 2,307 | -83.4% |
| 1982 | 1,064 | -53.9% |
| 1983 | 934 | -12.2% |
| 1984 | 4,078 | +336.6% |
| 1985 | 2,816 | -30.9% |
| 1986 | 14,941 | +430.6% |
| 1987 | 2,385 | -84.0% |
| 1988 | 609 | -74.5% |
| 1989 | 11,145 | +1730.0% |
| 1990 | 1,033 | -90.7% |
| 1991 | 6,178 | +498.1% |
| 1992 | 2,742 | -55.6% |
| 1993 | 203 | -92.6% |
| 1994 | 523 | +157.6% |
| 1995 | 2,361 | +351.4% |
| 1996 | 327 | -86.1% |
| 1997 | 579 | +77.1% |
| 1998 | 12 | -97.9% |
| 1999 | 29 | +141.7% |
| 2000 | 206 | +610.3% |
| 2001 | 34 | -83.5% |
| 2002 | 6 | -82.4% |
| 2003 | 15 | +150.0% |
| 2004 | 7 | -53.3% |
| 2005 | 6 | -14.3% |
| 2006 | 13 | +116.7% |
| 2007 | 101 | +676.9% |
| 2008 | 62 | -38.6% |
| 2009 | 14 | -77.4% |
| 2010 | 99 | +607.1% |
| 2011 | 803 | +711.1% |
| 2012 | 10 | -98.8% |
| 2013 | 83 | +730.0% |
| 2014 | 418 | +403.6% |
| 2015 | 195 | -53.3% |
| 2016 | 11 | -94.4% |
| 2017 | 45 | +309.1% |
| 2018 | 28 | -37.8% |
| 2019 | 113 | +303.6% |
| 2020 | 1 | -99.1% |
| 2021 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | 12 | +300.0% |
| 2024 | 147 | +1125.0% |
Canada compared with similar countries
- Canada's 147 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7, 21.0× the median. (75 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Canada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +1730.0% | 609 | 11,145 |
| 2024 | +1125.0% | 12 | 147 |
| 2013 | +730.0% | 10 | 83 |
| 2011 | +711.1% | 99 | 803 |
| 2007 | +676.9% | 13 | 101 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10,431 | 0 | 22,444 | 6 |
| 1980s | 5,414 | 609 | 14,941 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,399 | 12 | 6,178 | 10 |
| 2000s | 46.4 | 6 | 206 | 10 |
| 2010s | 180.5 | 10 | 803 | 10 |
| 2020s | 32.6 | 0 | 147 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Canada
- 73 Ireland 207 compare
- 73 Libya 207 compare
- 75 Netherlands 202 compare
- 77 Sierra Leone 129 compare
- 78 Syria 128 compare
- 79 Central African Republic 125 compare
More health data for Canada
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.79 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.3588 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 385 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.5214 % 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 0.023 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.5024 % 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 0.0242 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Canada?
- Reported cases of measles in Canada was 147 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Canada?
- The highest recorded value was 22,444 in 1979.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Canada?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1977.
- How does Canada rank for reported cases of measles?
- Canada ranks 76th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Canada?
- Over the last ten years it is down 64.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Canada 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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