Reported cases of measles in Germany
Germany: Reported cases of measles was 645 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Germany, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Germany recorded 645 for reported cases of measles in 2024.
That represents a change of up 716.5% on the previous year and up 45.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Germany peaked at 28,745 in 1980 and was at its lowest, 10, in 2021.
That places Germany 48th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of measles in Germany, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 400 | — |
| 1975 | 1,493 | +273.2% |
| 1976 | 3,694 | +147.4% |
| 1977 | 1,067 | -71.1% |
| 1978 | 941 | -11.8% |
| 1979 | 2,128 | +126.1% |
| 1980 | 28,745 | +1250.8% |
| 1981 | 5,290 | -81.6% |
| 1982 | 2,029 | -61.6% |
| 1983 | 9,798 | +382.9% |
| 1984 | 11,759 | +20.0% |
| 1985 | 568 | -95.2% |
| 1986 | 199 | -65.0% |
| 1987 | 189 | -5.0% |
| 1988 | 17 | -91.0% |
| 1989 | 45 | +164.7% |
| 2001 | 6,024 | +13286.7% |
| 2002 | 4,657 | -22.7% |
| 2003 | 779 | -83.3% |
| 2004 | 121 | -84.5% |
| 2005 | 778 | +543.0% |
| 2006 | 2,307 | +196.5% |
| 2007 | 567 | -75.4% |
| 2008 | 917 | +61.7% |
| 2009 | 574 | -37.4% |
| 2010 | 780 | +35.9% |
| 2011 | 1,607 | +106.0% |
| 2012 | 166 | -89.7% |
| 2013 | 1,771 | +966.9% |
| 2014 | 443 | -75.0% |
| 2015 | 2,464 | +456.2% |
| 2016 | 326 | -86.8% |
| 2017 | 929 | +185.0% |
| 2018 | 543 | -41.6% |
| 2019 | 514 | -5.3% |
| 2020 | 76 | -85.2% |
| 2021 | 10 | -86.8% |
| 2022 | 15 | +50.0% |
| 2023 | 79 | +426.7% |
| 2024 | 645 | +716.5% |
Germany compared with similar countries
- Germany's 645 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7, 92.1× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Germany's 645 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97, 6.6× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Germany 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | +13286.7% | 45 | 6,024 |
| 1980 | +1250.8% | 2,128 | 28,745 |
| 2013 | +966.9% | 166 | 1,771 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,620 | 400 | 3,694 | 6 |
| 1980s | 5,864 | 17 | 28,745 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,858 | 121 | 6,024 | 9 |
| 2010s | 954.3 | 166 | 2,464 | 10 |
| 2020s | 165 | 10 | 645 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Germany
More health data for Germany
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.13 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.9955 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 368 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2000)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.18 % 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 0.0216 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.2 % 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 0.0228 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Germany?
- Reported cases of measles in Germany was 645 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 28,745 in 1980.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 10 in 2021.
- How does Germany rank for reported cases of measles?
- Germany ranks 48th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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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