Reported cases of measles in Finland
Finland: Reported cases of measles was 2 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Finland, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles in Finland stood at 2.
The figure is up 100.0% on the previous year and unchanged over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Finland peaked at 11,353 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1993.
That places Finland 130th 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 Finland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 11,353 | — |
| 1975 | 3,384 | -70.2% |
| 1976 | 8,706 | +157.3% |
| 1977 | 2,837 | -67.4% |
| 1978 | 2,325 | -18.0% |
| 1979 | 2,396 | +3.1% |
| 1980 | 2,147 | -10.4% |
| 1981 | 3,813 | +77.6% |
| 1982 | 5,402 | +41.7% |
| 1983 | 4,751 | -12.1% |
| 1984 | 729 | -84.7% |
| 1985 | 614 | -15.8% |
| 1986 | 741 | +20.7% |
| 1987 | 635 | -14.3% |
| 1988 | 129 | -79.7% |
| 1989 | 1,032 | +700.0% |
| 1990 | 3 | -99.7% |
| 1991 | 8 | +166.7% |
| 1992 | 5 | -37.5% |
| 1993 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1994 | 1 | — |
| 1995 | 6 | +500.0% |
| 1996 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1997 | 0 | — |
| 1998 | 1 | — |
| 2001 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 1 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 5 | — |
| 2009 | 2 | -60.0% |
| 2010 | 5 | +150.0% |
| 2011 | 27 | +440.0% |
| 2013 | 2 | -92.6% |
| 2015 | 2 | +0.0% |
| 2016 | 4 | +100.0% |
| 2017 | 11 | +175.0% |
| 2018 | 15 | +36.4% |
| 2019 | 12 | -20.0% |
| 2020 | 4 | -66.7% |
| 2021 | 3 | -25.0% |
| 2022 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | 2 | +100.0% |
Finland compared with similar countries
- Finland's 2 is below the median for high income countries, which is 7, 29% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Finland's 2 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97, 2% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Finland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | +700.0% | 129 | 1,032 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,167 | 2,325 | 11,353 | 6 |
| 1980s | 1,999 | 129 | 5,402 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2.67 | 0 | 8 | 9 |
| 2000s | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9 |
| 2010s | 9.75 | 2 | 27 | 8 |
| 2020s | 2 | 0 | 4 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Finland
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- 130 San Marino 2 compare
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More health data for Finland
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.4544 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 11 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.4631 % 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 0.0202 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.1502 % 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 0.0212 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Finland?
- Reported cases of measles in Finland was 2 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Finland?
- The highest recorded value was 11,353 in 1974.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Finland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1993.
- How does Finland rank for reported cases of measles?
- Finland ranks 130th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Finland?
- Over the last ten years it is unchanged. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Finland 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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