Reported cases of measles in Hong Kong, China
Hong Kong, China: Reported cases of measles was 9 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
9 Cases
Change on year
up 125.0%
World rank
119th
of 210 countries
All-time high
3,162 Cases
in 1988
All-time low
1 Cases
in 2020
Years of data
47
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Hong Kong, China, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Hong Kong, China is 9 Cases, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 125.0% on the previous year and down 82.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Hong Kong, China peaked at 3,162 Cases in 1988 and was at its lowest, 1 Cases, in 2020.
That places Hong Kong, China 119th 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 Hong Kong, China, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1,575 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 138 Cases | -91.2% |
| 1976 | 1,463 Cases | +960.1% |
| 1977 | 1,537 Cases | +5.1% |
| 1978 | 240 Cases | -84.4% |
| 1979 | 1,929 Cases | +703.8% |
| 1980 | 1,669 Cases | -13.5% |
| 1981 | 249 Cases | -85.1% |
| 1982 | 1,863 Cases | +648.2% |
| 1983 | 888 Cases | -52.3% |
| 1984 | 678 Cases | -23.6% |
| 1985 | 280 Cases | -58.7% |
| 1986 | 215 Cases | -23.2% |
| 1987 | 194 Cases | -9.8% |
| 1988 | 3,162 Cases | +1529.9% |
| 1989 | 139 Cases | -95.6% |
| 1990 | 48 Cases | -65.5% |
| 1991 | 278 Cases | +479.2% |
| 1992 | 329 Cases | +18.3% |
| 1993 | 29 Cases | -91.2% |
| 1994 | 210 Cases | +624.1% |
| 1995 | 33 Cases | -84.3% |
| 1996 | 110 Cases | +233.3% |
| 1997 | 318 Cases | +189.1% |
| 1998 | 56 Cases | -82.4% |
| 1999 | 32 Cases | -42.9% |
| 2000 | 60 Cases | +87.5% |
| 2001 | 179 Cases | +198.3% |
| 2003 | 33 Cases | -81.6% |
| 2007 | 88 Cases | +166.7% |
| 2008 | 69 Cases | -21.6% |
| 2009 | 22 Cases | -68.1% |
| 2010 | 13 Cases | -40.9% |
| 2011 | 13 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2012 | 8 Cases | -38.5% |
| 2013 | 8 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2014 | 50 Cases | +525.0% |
| 2015 | 18 Cases | -64.0% |
| 2016 | 9 Cases | -50.0% |
| 2017 | 4 Cases | -55.6% |
| 2018 | 17 Cases | +325.0% |
| 2019 | 90 Cases | +429.4% |
| 2020 | 1 Cases | -98.9% |
| 2021 | 1 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2022 | 3 Cases | +200.0% |
| 2023 | 4 Cases | +33.3% |
| 2024 | 9 Cases | +125.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,147 Cases | 138 Cases | 1,929 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 933.7 Cases | 139 Cases | 3,162 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 144.3 Cases | 29 Cases | 329 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 75.17 Cases | 22 Cases | 179 Cases | 6 |
| 2010s | 23 Cases | 4 Cases | 90 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.6 Cases | 1 Cases | 9 Cases | 5 |
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.0171 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 2,924 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 2 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 65-69, male, annual growth rate 1.78 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65-69, male, per capita 0.0374 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, annual growth rate 5 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 70-74, female, per capita 0.032 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Hong Kong, China?
- Reported cases of measles in Hong Kong, China was 9 Cases in 2024, 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 Hong Kong, China?
- The highest recorded value was 3,162 Cases in 1988.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Hong Kong, China?
- The lowest recorded value was 1 Cases in 2020.
- How does Hong Kong, China rank for reported cases of measles?
- Hong Kong, China ranks 119th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Hong Kong, China?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Hong Kong, China 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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