Reported cases of measles in France
France: Reported cases of measles was 117 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
117
Change on year
up 680.0%
World rank
81st
of 205 countries
All-time high
156,849
in 1991
All-time low
15
in 2022
Years of data
41
1974–2023
Reported cases of measles in France, 1974–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, reported cases of measles in France stood at 117.
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 in 1991 and was at its lowest, 15, in 2022.
That places France 81st out of 205 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 | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 5,235 | — |
| 1975 | 1,813 | -65.4% |
| 1976 | 2,607 | +43.8% |
| 1977 | 2,106 | -19.2% |
| 1978 | 2,026 | -3.8% |
| 1979 | 1,603 | -20.9% |
| 1980 | 1,244 | -22.4% |
| 1981 | 1,132 | -9.0% |
| 1982 | 812 | -28.3% |
| 1983 | 870 | +7.1% |
| 1984 | 978 | +12.4% |
| 1985 | 399 | -59.2% |
| 1986 | 931 | +133.3% |
| 1991 | 156,849 | +16747.4% |
| 1992 | 109,548 | -30.2% |
| 1993 | 77,232 | -29.5% |
| 1994 | 44,005 | -43.0% |
| 1995 | 54,239 | +23.3% |
| 1996 | 66,000 | +21.7% |
| 1997 | 80,000 | +21.2% |
| 2000 | 10,000 | -87.5% |
| 2002 | 5,185 | -48.1% |
| 2004 | 4,448 | -14.2% |
| 2005 | 36 | -99.2% |
| 2006 | 40 | +11.1% |
| 2007 | 39 | -2.5% |
| 2008 | 604 | +1448.7% |
| 2009 | 1,541 | +155.1% |
| 2010 | 5,048 | +227.6% |
| 2011 | 14,949 | +196.1% |
| 2013 | 272 | -98.2% |
| 2014 | 267 | -1.8% |
| 2015 | 157 | -41.2% |
| 2016 | 79 | -49.7% |
| 2017 | 519 | +557.0% |
| 2018 | 2,921 | +462.8% |
| 2019 | 2,637 | -9.7% |
| 2020 | 240 | -90.9% |
| 2021 | 16 | -93.3% |
| 2022 | 15 | -6.2% |
| 2023 | 117 | +680.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 2,565 | 1,603 | 5,235 | 6 |
| 1980s | 909.43 | 399 | 1,244 | 7 |
| 1990s | 83,982 | 44,005 | 156,849 | 7 |
| 2000s | 2,737 | 36 | 10,000 | 8 |
| 2010s | 2,983 | 79 | 14,949 | 9 |
| 2020s | 97 | 15 | 240 | 4 |
Countries ranked near France
- 78 Syrian Arab Republic 128 compare
- 79 Central African Republic 125 compare
- 80 United States of America 121 compare
- 82 Nepal 113 compare
- 83 Madagascar 104 compare
- 84 Switzerland 97 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)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,016 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 603 (2100)
- Population ages 15-64, male, annual growth rate 0.0988 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male, per capita 0.3038 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, annual growth rate 0.058 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, per capita 0.6123 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in France?
- Reported cases of measles in France was 117 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in France?
- The highest recorded value was 156,849 in 1991.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in France?
- The lowest recorded value was 15 in 2022.
- How does France rank for reported cases of measles?
- France ranks 81st out of 205 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of measles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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