Reported cases of measles in Hungary
Hungary: Reported cases of measles was 18 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Hungary, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles in Hungary stood at 18 Cases.
That represents a change of up 1,700.0% on the previous year and down 21.7% over five years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Hungary peaked at 46,790 Cases in 1974 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2002.
That places Hungary 107th 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 Hungary, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 46,790 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 638 Cases | -98.6% |
| 1976 | 243 Cases | -61.9% |
| 1977 | 130 Cases | -46.5% |
| 1978 | 334 Cases | +156.9% |
| 1979 | 216 Cases | -35.3% |
| 1980 | 1,198 Cases | +454.6% |
| 1981 | 10,573 Cases | +782.6% |
| 1982 | 2,521 Cases | -76.2% |
| 1983 | 124 Cases | -95.1% |
| 1984 | 98 Cases | -21.0% |
| 1985 | 20 Cases | -79.6% |
| 1986 | 17 Cases | -15.0% |
| 1987 | 30 Cases | +76.5% |
| 1988 | 1,103 Cases | +3576.7% |
| 1990 | 29 Cases | -97.4% |
| 1991 | 16 Cases | -44.8% |
| 1992 | 14 Cases | -12.5% |
| 1993 | 33 Cases | +135.7% |
| 1994 | 11 Cases | -66.7% |
| 1995 | 4 Cases | -63.6% |
| 1996 | 12 Cases | +200.0% |
| 1997 | 24 Cases | +100.0% |
| 1998 | 23 Cases | -4.2% |
| 1999 | 1 Cases | -95.7% |
| 2000 | 1 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2001 | 20 Cases | +1900.0% |
| 2002 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2004 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2005 | 2 Cases | — |
| 2006 | 1 Cases | -50.0% |
| 2007 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2009 | 1 Cases | — |
| 2010 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2011 | 5 Cases | — |
| 2012 | 2 Cases | -60.0% |
| 2013 | 1 Cases | -50.0% |
| 2014 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2016 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2017 | 36 Cases | — |
| 2018 | 14 Cases | -61.1% |
| 2019 | 23 Cases | +64.3% |
| 2020 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2022 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2023 | 1 Cases | — |
| 2024 | 18 Cases | +1700.0% |
Hungary compared with similar countries
- Hungary's 18 Cases is above the median for high income countries, which is 7 Cases, 2.6× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Hungary's 18 Cases is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97 Cases, 19% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Hungary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | +3576.7% | 30 Cases | 1,103 Cases |
| 2001 | +1900.0% | 1 Cases | 20 Cases |
| 2024 | +1700.0% | 1 Cases | 18 Cases |
| 1981 | +782.6% | 1,198 Cases | 10,573 Cases |
| 1980 | +454.6% | 216 Cases | 1,198 Cases |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8,058 Cases | 130 Cases | 46,790 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 1,743 Cases | 17 Cases | 10,573 Cases | 9 |
| 1990s | 16.7 Cases | 1 Cases | 33 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.5 Cases | 0 Cases | 20 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 8.1 Cases | 0 Cases | 36 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.8 Cases | 0 Cases | 18 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Hungary
More health data for Hungary
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.63 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.5277 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 37 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.27 % 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 0.0224 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 0.0238 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Hungary?
- Reported cases of measles in Hungary was 18 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 Hungary?
- The highest recorded value was 46,790 Cases in 1974.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Hungary?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2002.
- How does Hungary rank for reported cases of measles?
- Hungary ranks 107th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Hungary 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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