Reported cases of measles in Iran, Islamic Republic of
Iran, Islamic Republic of: Reported cases of measles was 449 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
449
Change on year
down 30.7%
World rank
61st
of 205 countries
All-time high
53,615
in 1978
All-time low
3
in 2004
Years of data
51
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Iran, Islamic Republic of, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Iran, Islamic Republic of recorded 449 for reported cases of measles in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 30.7% on the previous year and up 353.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Iran, Islamic Republic of peaked at 53,615 in 1978 and was at its lowest, 3, in 2004.
That places Iran, Islamic Republic of 61st out of 205 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 Iran, Islamic Republic of, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 18,623 | — |
| 1975 | 33,640 | +80.6% |
| 1976 | 16,176 | -51.9% |
| 1977 | 20,188 | +24.8% |
| 1978 | 53,615 | +165.6% |
| 1979 | 20,117 | -62.5% |
| 1980 | 31,130 | +54.7% |
| 1981 | 35,858 | +15.2% |
| 1982 | 47,719 | +33.1% |
| 1983 | 43,623 | -8.6% |
| 1984 | 32,909 | -24.6% |
| 1985 | 20,582 | -37.5% |
| 1986 | 14,904 | -27.6% |
| 1987 | 19,383 | +30.1% |
| 1988 | 11,559 | -40.4% |
| 1989 | 5,895 | -49.0% |
| 1990 | 5,341 | -9.4% |
| 1991 | 6,034 | +13.0% |
| 1992 | 5,028 | -16.7% |
| 1993 | 4,616 | -8.2% |
| 1994 | 506 | -89.0% |
| 1995 | 263 | -48.0% |
| 1996 | 2,329 | +785.6% |
| 1997 | 3,901 | +67.5% |
| 1998 | 2,869 | -26.5% |
| 1999 | 4,137 | +44.2% |
| 2000 | 11,874 | +187.0% |
| 2001 | 9,582 | -19.3% |
| 2002 | 9,554 | -0.3% |
| 2003 | 11,644 | +21.9% |
| 2004 | 3 | -100.0% |
| 2005 | 7 | +133.3% |
| 2006 | 220 | +3042.9% |
| 2007 | 133 | -39.5% |
| 2008 | 127 | -4.5% |
| 2009 | 262 | +106.3% |
| 2010 | 538 | +105.3% |
| 2011 | 73 | -86.4% |
| 2012 | 332 | +354.8% |
| 2013 | 189 | -43.1% |
| 2014 | 99 | -47.6% |
| 2015 | 615 | +521.2% |
| 2016 | 82 | -86.7% |
| 2017 | 51 | -37.8% |
| 2018 | 203 | +298.0% |
| 2019 | 20 | -90.1% |
| 2020 | 4 | -80.0% |
| 2021 | 103 | +2475.0% |
| 2022 | 230 | +123.3% |
| 2023 | 648 | +181.7% |
| 2024 | 449 | -30.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 27,060 | 16,176 | 53,615 | 6 |
| 1980s | 26,356 | 5,895 | 47,719 | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,502 | 263 | 6,034 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,341 | 3 | 11,874 | 10 |
| 2010s | 220.2 | 20 | 615 | 10 |
| 2020s | 286.8 | 4 | 648 | 5 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Reported cases of measles in Iran, Islamic Republic of was 449 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The highest recorded value was 53,615 in 1978.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 in 2004.
- How does Iran, Islamic Republic of rank for reported cases of measles?
- Iran, Islamic Republic of ranks 61st out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Iran, Islamic Republic of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 353.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran, Islamic Republic of 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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