Reported cases of measles in Czechia
Czechia: Reported cases of measles was 35 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Czechia, 1990–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Czechia is 35 Cases, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3,400.0% on the previous year and down 84.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Czechia peaked at 2,420 Cases in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2005.
That places Czechia 96th 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 Czechia, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2,420 Cases | — |
| 1991 | 839 Cases | -65.3% |
| 1992 | 416 Cases | -50.4% |
| 1993 | 14 Cases | -96.6% |
| 1994 | 9 Cases | -35.7% |
| 1995 | 5 Cases | -44.4% |
| 1996 | 10 Cases | +100.0% |
| 1997 | 14 Cases | +40.0% |
| 1998 | 19 Cases | +35.7% |
| 1999 | 2 Cases | -89.5% |
| 2000 | 9 Cases | +350.0% |
| 2001 | 6 Cases | -33.3% |
| 2002 | 4 Cases | -33.3% |
| 2003 | 30 Cases | +650.0% |
| 2004 | 17 Cases | -43.3% |
| 2005 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 7 Cases | — |
| 2007 | 2 Cases | -71.4% |
| 2008 | 2 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2009 | 5 Cases | +150.0% |
| 2010 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 17 Cases | — |
| 2012 | 22 Cases | +29.4% |
| 2013 | 15 Cases | -31.8% |
| 2014 | 222 Cases | +1380.0% |
| 2015 | 9 Cases | -95.9% |
| 2016 | 7 Cases | -22.2% |
| 2017 | 142 Cases | +1928.6% |
| 2018 | 207 Cases | +45.8% |
| 2019 | 590 Cases | +185.0% |
| 2020 | 4 Cases | -99.3% |
| 2021 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2023 | 1 Cases | — |
| 2024 | 35 Cases | +3400.0% |
Czechia compared with similar countries
- Czechia's 35 Cases is above the median for high income countries, which is 7 Cases, 5.0× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Czechia's 35 Cases is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97 Cases, 36% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Czechia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +3400.0% | 1 Cases | 35 Cases |
| 2017 | +1928.6% | 7 Cases | 142 Cases |
| 2014 | +1380.0% | 15 Cases | 222 Cases |
| 2003 | +650.0% | 4 Cases | 30 Cases |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 374.8 Cases | 2 Cases | 2,420 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.2 Cases | 0 Cases | 30 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 123.1 Cases | 0 Cases | 590 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 8 Cases | 0 Cases | 35 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Czechia
More health data for Czechia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.7726 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 34 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -5.76 % 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 0.0222 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -5.46 % 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 0.0234 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Czechia?
- Reported cases of measles in Czechia was 35 Cases in 2024, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Czechia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,420 Cases in 1990.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Czechia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2005.
- How does Czechia rank for reported cases of measles?
- Czechia ranks 96th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Czechia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 84.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Czechia data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of measles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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