Reported cases of measles in Iceland
Iceland: Reported cases of measles was 2 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2
World rank
130th
of 205 countries
All-time high
2,994
in 1977
All-time low
0
in 2000
Years of data
48
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Iceland, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Iceland recorded 2 for reported cases of measles in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 77.8% over five years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Iceland peaked at 2,994 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2000.
Iceland ranks 130th 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.
Reported cases of measles in Iceland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 37 | — |
| 1975 | 11 | -70.3% |
| 1976 | 36 | +227.3% |
| 1977 | 2,994 | +8216.7% |
| 1978 | 240 | -92.0% |
| 1979 | 32 | -86.7% |
| 1980 | 13 | -59.4% |
| 1981 | 24 | +84.6% |
| 1982 | 14 | -41.7% |
| 1983 | 39 | +178.6% |
| 1984 | 162 | +315.4% |
| 1985 | 374 | +130.9% |
| 1986 | 132 | -64.7% |
| 1987 | 14 | -89.4% |
| 1988 | 11 | -21.4% |
| 1989 | 23 | +109.1% |
| 1990 | 14 | -39.1% |
| 1991 | 10 | -28.6% |
| 1992 | 8 | -20.0% |
| 1993 | 8 | +0.0% |
| 1994 | 7 | -12.5% |
| 1995 | 2 | -71.4% |
| 1996 | 1 | -50.0% |
| 1997 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 1 | — |
| 2017 | 3 | +200.0% |
| 2018 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 9 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 2 | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 558.33 | 11 | 2,994 | 6 |
| 1980s | 80.6 | 11 | 374 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6.38 | 1 | 14 | 8 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2010s | 1.3 | 0 | 9 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
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- Population ages 0-14, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.1752 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate 1.29 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per capita 0.3203 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Iceland?
- Reported cases of measles in Iceland was 2 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Iceland?
- The highest recorded value was 2,994 in 1977.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Iceland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2000.
- How does Iceland rank for reported cases of measles?
- Iceland ranks 130th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Iceland 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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