Reported cases of measles in Canada
Canada: Reported cases of measles was 147 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
147
Change on year
up 1,125.0%
World rank
76th
of 205 countries
All-time high
22,444
in 1979
All-time low
0
in 1977
Years of data
51
1974–2024
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 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 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% |
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 Syrian Arab Republic 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)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,083 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 385 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, annual growth rate 3.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per capita 0.2026 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate 0.9513 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.5035 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 205 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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