Reported cases of measles in Greece

Greece: Reported cases of measles was 38 in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
38
World rank
94th
of 205 countries
All-time high
23,723
in 1983
All-time low
0
in 2016
Years of data
49
1974–2024

Reported cases of measles in Greece, 1974–2024

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Source: Our World in Data.

Analysis

In 2024, reported cases of measles in Greece stood at 38.

That represents a change of up 3,700.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Greece peaked at 23,723 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2016.

Greece ranks 94th 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 8,004 2,169 15,717 6
1980s 5,325 534 23,723 10
1990s 1,220 66 6,082 10
2000s 25.12 1 122 8
2010s 350.1 0 2,291 10
2020s 8.2 0 38 5

Countries ranked near Greece

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  2. 92 Papua New Guinea 47 compare
  3. 93 Japan 45 compare
  4. 94 Sweden 38 compare
  5. 96 Czechia 35 compare
  6. 96 Montenegro 35 compare
  7. 96 Portugal 35 compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of measles in Greece?
Reported cases of measles in Greece was 38 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Greece?
The highest recorded value was 23,723 in 1983.
What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Greece?
The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2016.
How does Greece rank for reported cases of measles?
Greece ranks 94th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Greece?
Over the last ten years it is up 3,700.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Greece 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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