Reported cases of measles in Denmark

Denmark: Reported cases of measles was 25 in 2024. β—† Volatile

Latest (2024)
25
Change on year
up 177.8%
World rank
106th
of 205 countries
All-time high
66,493
in 1979
All-time low
0
in 2003
Years of data
49
1974–2024

Reported cases of measles in Denmark, 1974–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, reported cases of measles in Denmark stood at 25.

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 in 1979 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2003.

Denmark ranks 106th of 205 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.

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1970s 43,983 14,167 66,493 6
1980s 17,795 405 35,651 10
1990s 102.75 20 180 8
2000s 10.8 0 32 10
2010s 17.4 2 84 10
2020s 7.6 0 25 5

Countries ranked near Denmark

  1. 103 Fiji, Republic of 28 compare
  2. 104 Bulgaria 27 compare
  3. 104 Cyprus 27 compare
  4. 107 Hungary 18 compare
  5. 108 Comoros, Union of the 17 compare
  6. 108 Slovenia 17 compare

See the full ranking of 210 places β†’

More health data for Denmark

All data for Denmark β†’

Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of measles in Denmark?
Reported cases of measles in Denmark was 25 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Denmark?
The highest recorded value was 66,493 in 1979.
What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Denmark?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2003.
How does Denmark rank for reported cases of measles?
Denmark ranks 106th out of 205 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of measles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Reported cases of measles
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
210 places, 9,191 data points, 1974–2024
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