Reported cases of measles in Cyprus
Cyprus: Reported cases of measles was 27 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Cyprus, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Cyprus is 27, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 170.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Cyprus peaked at 217 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1975.
Cyprus ranks 104th of 210 countries on this measure, 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 Cyprus, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 217 | — |
| 1975 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1976 | 19 | — |
| 1977 | 118 | +521.1% |
| 1978 | 8 | -93.2% |
| 1979 | 4 | -50.0% |
| 1980 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1981 | 3 | — |
| 1982 | 27 | +800.0% |
| 1983 | 183 | +577.8% |
| 1984 | 3 | -98.4% |
| 1985 | 1 | -66.7% |
| 1986 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1987 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1988 | 0 | — |
| 1989 | 0 | — |
| 1990 | 4 | — |
| 1991 | 1 | -75.0% |
| 1992 | 20 | +1900.0% |
| 1993 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1994 | 0 | — |
| 1995 | 0 | — |
| 1996 | 55 | — |
| 1997 | 1 | -98.2% |
| 1998 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 1999 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 1 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 1 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 18 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2012 | 1 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 10 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 3 | — |
| 2018 | 15 | +400.0% |
| 2019 | 6 | -60.0% |
| 2020 | 1 | -83.3% |
| 2021 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 27 | — |
Cyprus compared with similar countries
- Cyprus's 27 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7, 3.9× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Cyprus's 27 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97, 28% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Cyprus 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +1900.0% | 1 | 20 |
| 1982 | +800.0% | 3 | 27 |
| 1983 | +577.8% | 27 | 183 |
| 1977 | +521.1% | 19 | 118 |
| 2018 | +400.0% | 3 | 15 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 61 | 0 | 217 | 6 |
| 1980s | 21.8 | 0 | 183 | 10 |
| 1990s | 8.2 | 0 | 55 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2222 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 2010s | 5.3 | 0 | 18 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.8 | 0 | 27 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Cyprus
More health data for Cyprus
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -1.51 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 7 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.0526 % 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 0.0263 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.0182 % 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 0.028 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Cyprus?
- Reported cases of measles in Cyprus was 27 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Cyprus?
- The highest recorded value was 217 in 1974.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Cyprus?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1975.
- How does Cyprus rank for reported cases of measles?
- Cyprus ranks 104th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Cyprus?
- Over the last ten years it is up 170.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Cyprus 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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