Reported cases of measles in Iraq
Iraq: Reported cases of measles was 32,494 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
32,494
Change on year
up 163.5%
World rank
2nd
of 205 countries
All-time high
76,329
in 1977
All-time low
12
in 2022
Years of data
48
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Iraq, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Iraq is 32,494, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 163.5% on the previous year and up 2,367.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Iraq peaked at 76,329 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 12, in 2022.
That places Iraq 2nd out of 205 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of measles in Iraq, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 65,391 | — |
| 1975 | 55,889 | -14.5% |
| 1976 | 37,884 | -32.2% |
| 1977 | 76,329 | +101.5% |
| 1978 | 52,634 | -31.0% |
| 1979 | 73,243 | +39.2% |
| 1980 | 26,542 | -63.8% |
| 1981 | 64,294 | +142.2% |
| 1982 | 31,564 | -50.9% |
| 1983 | 37,903 | +20.1% |
| 1984 | 38,148 | +0.6% |
| 1985 | 22,186 | -41.8% |
| 1986 | 10,122 | -54.4% |
| 1987 | 7,978 | -21.2% |
| 1988 | 9,284 | +16.4% |
| 1989 | 11,617 | +25.1% |
| 1990 | 3,045 | -73.8% |
| 1991 | 11,358 | +273.0% |
| 1992 | 20,106 | +77.0% |
| 1993 | 16,339 | -18.7% |
| 1994 | 10,657 | -34.8% |
| 1995 | 7,650 | -28.2% |
| 1996 | 256 | -96.7% |
| 1997 | 708 | +176.6% |
| 1998 | 43,735 | +6077.3% |
| 1999 | 9,920 | -77.3% |
| 2000 | 726 | -92.7% |
| 2001 | 4,088 | +463.1% |
| 2004 | 9,081 | +122.1% |
| 2005 | 908 | -90.0% |
| 2006 | 474 | -47.8% |
| 2007 | 230 | -51.5% |
| 2008 | 5,494 | +2288.7% |
| 2009 | 30,328 | +452.0% |
| 2010 | 492 | -98.4% |
| 2011 | 15 | -97.0% |
| 2012 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 669 | +4360.0% |
| 2014 | 1,317 | +96.9% |
| 2015 | 1,433 | +8.8% |
| 2016 | 37 | -97.4% |
| 2017 | 41 | +10.8% |
| 2018 | 489 | +1092.7% |
| 2019 | 3,799 | +676.9% |
| 2021 | 197 | -94.8% |
| 2022 | 12 | -93.9% |
| 2023 | 12,331 | +102658.3% |
| 2024 | 32,494 | +163.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 60,228 | 37,884 | 76,329 | 6 |
| 1980s | 25,964 | 7,978 | 64,294 | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,377 | 256 | 43,735 | 10 |
| 2000s | 6,416 | 230 | 30,328 | 8 |
| 2010s | 830.7 | 15 | 3,799 | 10 |
| 2020s | 11,258 | 12 | 32,494 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Iraq
- 1 Anguilla 0 compare
- 1 Cook Islands 0 compare
- 1 Congo, Democratic Republic of the 311,500 compare
- 1 Montserrat 0 compare
- 1 Niue 0 compare
- 1 Tokelau 0 compare
- 3 Ethiopia 31,044 compare
- 4 Kazakhstan 28,147 compare
- 5 Romania 25,505 compare
More health data for Iraq
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.4 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.9773 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 898.9 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 5,830 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, total, annual growth rate 0.5783 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.3603 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate 2.9 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per capita 0.3018 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Iraq?
- Reported cases of measles in Iraq was 32,494 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Iraq?
- The highest recorded value was 76,329 in 1977.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Iraq?
- The lowest recorded value was 12 in 2022.
- How does Iraq rank for reported cases of measles?
- Iraq ranks 2nd out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Iraq?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,367.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iraq 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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