Reported cases of measles in France
France: Reported cases of measles was 117 Cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in France, 1974–2023
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
In 2023, reported cases of measles in France stood at 117 Cases.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 680.0% on the previous year and down 57.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in France peaked at 156,849 Cases in 1991 and was at its lowest, 15 Cases, in 2022.
That places France 81st out of 210 countries with data for 2023, 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 France, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 5,235 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 1,813 Cases | -65.4% |
| 1976 | 2,607 Cases | +43.8% |
| 1977 | 2,106 Cases | -19.2% |
| 1978 | 2,026 Cases | -3.8% |
| 1979 | 1,603 Cases | -20.9% |
| 1980 | 1,244 Cases | -22.4% |
| 1981 | 1,132 Cases | -9.0% |
| 1982 | 812 Cases | -28.3% |
| 1983 | 870 Cases | +7.1% |
| 1984 | 978 Cases | +12.4% |
| 1985 | 399 Cases | -59.2% |
| 1986 | 931 Cases | +133.3% |
| 1991 | 156,849 Cases | +16747.4% |
| 1992 | 109,548 Cases | -30.2% |
| 1993 | 77,232 Cases | -29.5% |
| 1994 | 44,005 Cases | -43.0% |
| 1995 | 54,239 Cases | +23.3% |
| 1996 | 66,000 Cases | +21.7% |
| 1997 | 80,000 Cases | +21.2% |
| 2000 | 10,000 Cases | -87.5% |
| 2002 | 5,185 Cases | -48.1% |
| 2004 | 4,448 Cases | -14.2% |
| 2005 | 36 Cases | -99.2% |
| 2006 | 40 Cases | +11.1% |
| 2007 | 39 Cases | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 604 Cases | +1448.7% |
| 2009 | 1,541 Cases | +155.1% |
| 2010 | 5,048 Cases | +227.6% |
| 2011 | 14,949 Cases | +196.1% |
| 2013 | 272 Cases | -98.2% |
| 2014 | 267 Cases | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 157 Cases | -41.2% |
| 2016 | 79 Cases | -49.7% |
| 2017 | 519 Cases | +557.0% |
| 2018 | 2,921 Cases | +462.8% |
| 2019 | 2,637 Cases | -9.7% |
| 2020 | 240 Cases | -90.9% |
| 2021 | 16 Cases | -93.3% |
| 2022 | 15 Cases | -6.2% |
| 2023 | 117 Cases | +680.0% |
France compared with similar countries
- France's 117 Cases is above the median for high income countries, which is 7 Cases, 16.7× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- France's 117 Cases is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97 Cases, 1.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in France 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | +16747.4% | 931 Cases | 156,849 Cases |
| 2008 | +1448.7% | 39 Cases | 604 Cases |
| 2023 | +680.0% | 15 Cases | 117 Cases |
| 2017 | +557.0% | 79 Cases | 519 Cases |
| 2018 | +462.8% | 519 Cases | 2,921 Cases |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,565 Cases | 1,603 Cases | 5,235 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 909.43 Cases | 399 Cases | 1,244 Cases | 7 |
| 1990s | 83,982 Cases | 44,005 Cases | 156,849 Cases | 7 |
| 2000s | 2,737 Cases | 36 Cases | 10,000 Cases | 8 |
| 2010s | 2,983 Cases | 79 Cases | 14,949 Cases | 9 |
| 2020s | 97 Cases | 15 Cases | 240 Cases | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
- 78 Syria 128 Cases compare
- 79 Central African Republic 125 Cases compare
- 80 United States 121 Cases compare
- 82 Nepal 113 Cases compare
- 83 Madagascar 104 Cases compare
- 84 Switzerland 97 Cases compare
More health data for France
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.31 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0689 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 603 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2024)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7875 % 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 0.0244 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.8291 % 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 0.0255 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in France?
- Reported cases of measles in France was 117 Cases in 2023, 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 France?
- The highest recorded value was 156,849 Cases in 1991.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 15 Cases in 2022.
- How does France rank for reported cases of measles?
- France ranks 81st out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in France?
- Over the last ten years it is down 57.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this France 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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