Reported cases of measles in Denmark
Denmark: Reported cases of measles was 25 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Denmark, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles in Denmark stood at 25 Cases.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 177.8% on the previous year and down 7.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Denmark peaked at 66,493 Cases in 1979 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2003.
Denmark ranks 106th 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 Denmark, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 54,581 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 14,167 Cases | -74.0% |
| 1976 | 57,756 Cases | +307.7% |
| 1977 | 52,308 Cases | -9.4% |
| 1978 | 18,593 Cases | -64.5% |
| 1979 | 66,493 Cases | +257.6% |
| 1980 | 28,249 Cases | -57.5% |
| 1981 | 35,651 Cases | +26.2% |
| 1982 | 15,656 Cases | -56.1% |
| 1983 | 33,242 Cases | +112.3% |
| 1984 | 21,188 Cases | -36.3% |
| 1985 | 13,187 Cases | -37.8% |
| 1986 | 23,490 Cases | +78.1% |
| 1987 | 6,268 Cases | -73.3% |
| 1988 | 618 Cases | -90.1% |
| 1989 | 405 Cases | -34.5% |
| 1990 | 180 Cases | -55.6% |
| 1991 | 162 Cases | -10.0% |
| 1992 | 129 Cases | -20.4% |
| 1993 | 115 Cases | -10.9% |
| 1994 | 36 Cases | -68.7% |
| 1995 | 20 Cases | -44.4% |
| 1996 | 119 Cases | +495.0% |
| 1997 | 61 Cases | -48.7% |
| 2000 | 14 Cases | -77.0% |
| 2001 | 11 Cases | -21.4% |
| 2002 | 32 Cases | +190.9% |
| 2003 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2005 | 2 Cases | — |
| 2006 | 27 Cases | +1250.0% |
| 2007 | 2 Cases | -92.6% |
| 2008 | 14 Cases | +600.0% |
| 2009 | 6 Cases | -57.1% |
| 2010 | 5 Cases | -16.7% |
| 2011 | 84 Cases | +1580.0% |
| 2012 | 2 Cases | -97.6% |
| 2013 | 17 Cases | +750.0% |
| 2014 | 27 Cases | +58.8% |
| 2015 | 9 Cases | -66.7% |
| 2016 | 3 Cases | -66.7% |
| 2017 | 4 Cases | +33.3% |
| 2018 | 8 Cases | +100.0% |
| 2019 | 15 Cases | +87.5% |
| 2020 | 4 Cases | -73.3% |
| 2021 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2023 | 9 Cases | — |
| 2024 | 25 Cases | +177.8% |
Denmark compared with similar countries
- Denmark's 25 Cases is above the median for high income countries, which is 7 Cases, 3.6× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Denmark's 25 Cases is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97 Cases, 26% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Denmark 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +1580.0% | 5 Cases | 84 Cases |
| 2006 | +1250.0% | 2 Cases | 27 Cases |
| 2013 | +750.0% | 2 Cases | 17 Cases |
| 2008 | +600.0% | 2 Cases | 14 Cases |
| 1996 | +495.0% | 20 Cases | 119 Cases |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 43,983 Cases | 14,167 Cases | 66,493 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 17,795 Cases | 405 Cases | 35,651 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 102.75 Cases | 20 Cases | 180 Cases | 8 |
| 2000s | 10.8 Cases | 0 Cases | 32 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.4 Cases | 2 Cases | 84 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.6 Cases | 0 Cases | 25 Cases | 5 |
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.1019 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 31 deaths (2100)
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.4524 % 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 0.0247 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.4338 % 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 0.026 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Denmark?
- Reported cases of measles in Denmark was 25 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 Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 66,493 Cases in 1979.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2003.
- How does Denmark rank for reported cases of measles?
- Denmark ranks 106th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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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