Reported cases of measles in Italy
Italy: Reported cases of measles was 1,045 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Italy, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles in Italy stood at 1,045.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 2,275.0% on the previous year and up 557.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Italy peaked at 92,188 in 1988 and was at its lowest, 9, in 2021.
Italy ranks 39th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of measles in Italy, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 24,714 | — |
| 1975 | 52,033 | +110.5% |
| 1976 | 55,493 | +6.6% |
| 1977 | 42,677 | -23.1% |
| 1978 | 67,360 | +57.8% |
| 1979 | 23,270 | -65.5% |
| 1980 | 27,452 | +18.0% |
| 1981 | 71,239 | +159.5% |
| 1982 | 18,423 | -74.1% |
| 1983 | 26,371 | +43.1% |
| 1984 | 77,149 | +192.6% |
| 1985 | 75,040 | -2.7% |
| 1986 | 21,306 | -71.6% |
| 1987 | 20,627 | -3.2% |
| 1988 | 92,188 | +346.9% |
| 1989 | 29,214 | -68.3% |
| 1990 | 5,223 | -82.1% |
| 1991 | 23,458 | +349.1% |
| 1992 | 65,013 | +177.1% |
| 1993 | 16,890 | -74.0% |
| 1994 | 6,158 | -63.5% |
| 1995 | 37,131 | +503.0% |
| 1996 | 32,596 | -12.2% |
| 1997 | 41,254 | +26.6% |
| 1998 | 4,072 | -90.1% |
| 1999 | 2,908 | -28.6% |
| 2000 | 1,457 | -49.9% |
| 2002 | 9,385 | +544.1% |
| 2003 | 10,982 | +17.0% |
| 2004 | 599 | -94.5% |
| 2005 | 135 | -77.5% |
| 2006 | 439 | +225.2% |
| 2007 | 321 | -26.9% |
| 2008 | 1,617 | +403.7% |
| 2009 | 351 | -78.3% |
| 2010 | 372 | +6.0% |
| 2011 | 5,189 | +1294.9% |
| 2012 | 376 | -92.8% |
| 2015 | 159 | -57.7% |
| 2017 | 4,042 | +2442.1% |
| 2018 | 2,682 | -33.6% |
| 2019 | 1,623 | -39.5% |
| 2020 | 103 | -93.7% |
| 2021 | 9 | -91.3% |
| 2022 | 15 | +66.7% |
| 2023 | 44 | +193.3% |
| 2024 | 1,045 | +2275.0% |
Italy compared with similar countries
- Italy's 1,045 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7, 149.3× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Italy's 1,045 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97, 10.8× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Italy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +2442.1% | 159 | 4,042 |
| 2024 | +2275.0% | 44 | 1,045 |
| 2011 | +1294.9% | 372 | 5,189 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 44,258 | 23,270 | 67,360 | 6 |
| 1980s | 45,901 | 18,423 | 92,188 | 10 |
| 1990s | 23,470 | 2,908 | 65,013 | 10 |
| 2000s | 2,810 | 135 | 10,982 | 9 |
| 2010s | 2,063 | 159 | 5,189 | 7 |
| 2020s | 243.2 | 9 | 1,045 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Italy
- 36 Mozambique 1,237 compare
- 37 Mauritania 1,107 compare
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- 40 Tanzania 992 compare
- 41 Malawi 958 compare
- 42 South Africa 931 compare
More health data for Italy
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.44 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1206 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 80 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -1.23 % 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 0.0164 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.07 % 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 0.0174 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Italy?
- Reported cases of measles in Italy was 1,045 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Italy?
- The highest recorded value was 92,188 in 1988.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Italy?
- The lowest recorded value was 9 in 2021.
- How does Italy rank for reported cases of measles?
- Italy ranks 39th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Italy?
- Over the last ten years it is up 557.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Italy 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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