Reported cases of measles in China
China: Reported cases of measles was 1,272 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
1,272
Change on year
up 104.8%
World rank
34th
of 205 countries
All-time high
3.28 million
in 1974
All-time low
552
in 2022
Years of data
51
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in China, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
China recorded 1,272 for reported cases of measles in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 104.8% on the previous year and down 97.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in China peaked at 3.28 million in 1974 and was at its lowest, 552, in 2022.
That places China 34th out of 205 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of measles in China, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 3.28 million | — |
| 1975 | 2.55 million | -22.1% |
| 1976 | 2.56 million | +0.2% |
| 1977 | 2.64 million | +3.2% |
| 1978 | 2.38 million | -9.9% |
| 1979 | 1.72 million | -27.8% |
| 1980 | 1.12 million | -34.6% |
| 1981 | 1.01 million | -9.9% |
| 1982 | 892,870 | -11.7% |
| 1983 | 781,475 | -12.5% |
| 1984 | 619,709 | -20.7% |
| 1985 | 418,159 | -32.5% |
| 1986 | 198,738 | -52.5% |
| 1987 | 104,925 | -47.2% |
| 1988 | 96,994 | -7.6% |
| 1989 | 85,049 | -12.3% |
| 1990 | 85,705 | +0.8% |
| 1991 | 123,428 | +44.0% |
| 1992 | 140,048 | +13.5% |
| 1993 | 117,851 | -15.8% |
| 1994 | 76,204 | -35.3% |
| 1995 | 53,232 | -30.1% |
| 1996 | 68,404 | +28.5% |
| 1997 | 79,621 | +16.4% |
| 1998 | 53,030 | -33.4% |
| 1999 | 61,840 | +16.6% |
| 2000 | 71,093 | +15.0% |
| 2001 | 88,962 | +25.1% |
| 2002 | 58,341 | -34.4% |
| 2003 | 71,879 | +23.2% |
| 2004 | 70,549 | -1.9% |
| 2005 | 124,219 | +76.1% |
| 2006 | 99,602 | -19.8% |
| 2007 | 109,023 | +9.5% |
| 2008 | 131,441 | +20.6% |
| 2009 | 52,461 | -60.1% |
| 2010 | 38,159 | -27.3% |
| 2011 | 9,943 | -73.9% |
| 2012 | 6,183 | -37.8% |
| 2013 | 26,883 | +334.8% |
| 2014 | 52,628 | +95.8% |
| 2015 | 42,361 | -19.5% |
| 2016 | 24,820 | -41.4% |
| 2017 | 5,941 | -76.1% |
| 2018 | 3,940 | -33.7% |
| 2019 | 2,974 | -24.5% |
| 2020 | 867 | -70.8% |
| 2021 | 554 | -36.1% |
| 2022 | 552 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 621 | +12.5% |
| 2024 | 1,272 | +104.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2.52 million | 1.72 million | 3.28 million | 6 |
| 1980s | 533,096 | 85,049 | 1.12 million | 10 |
| 1990s | 85,936 | 53,030 | 140,048 | 10 |
| 2000s | 87,757 | 52,461 | 131,441 | 10 |
| 2010s | 21,383 | 2,974 | 52,628 | 10 |
| 2020s | 773.2 | 552 | 1,272 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in China?
- Reported cases of measles in China was 1,272 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in China?
- The highest recorded value was 3.28 million in 1974.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in China?
- The lowest recorded value was 552 in 2022.
- How does China rank for reported cases of measles?
- China ranks 34th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 97.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this China 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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