Reported cases of measles in Republic of Korea
Republic of Korea: Reported cases of measles was 49 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
49
Change on year
up 600.0%
World rank
91st
of 205 countries
All-time high
32,647
in 2000
All-time low
0
in 2021
Years of data
46
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Republic of Korea, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Republic of Korea is 49, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 600.0% on the previous year and down 88.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Republic of Korea peaked at 32,647 in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2021.
That places Republic of Korea 91st 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 Republic of Korea, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 4,867 | — |
| 1975 | 4,973 | +2.2% |
| 1976 | 7,328 | +47.4% |
| 1977 | 5,064 | -30.9% |
| 1978 | 6,149 | +21.4% |
| 1979 | 2,533 | -58.8% |
| 1980 | 5,097 | +101.2% |
| 1981 | 2,307 | -54.7% |
| 1982 | 6,776 | +193.7% |
| 1983 | 695 | -89.7% |
| 1984 | 2,246 | +223.2% |
| 1985 | 1,283 | -42.9% |
| 1986 | 1,818 | +41.7% |
| 1987 | 1,880 | +3.4% |
| 1988 | 1,579 | -16.0% |
| 1989 | 2,394 | +51.6% |
| 1990 | 3,415 | +42.6% |
| 1994 | 7,883 | +130.8% |
| 1995 | 71 | -99.1% |
| 1996 | 71 | +0.0% |
| 1997 | 2 | -97.2% |
| 1998 | 4 | +100.0% |
| 2000 | 32,647 | +816075.0% |
| 2001 | 23,060 | -29.4% |
| 2002 | 62 | -99.7% |
| 2003 | 33 | -46.8% |
| 2004 | 11 | -66.7% |
| 2005 | 7 | -36.4% |
| 2006 | 28 | +300.0% |
| 2007 | 194 | +592.9% |
| 2008 | 2 | -99.0% |
| 2009 | 17 | +750.0% |
| 2010 | 114 | +570.6% |
| 2011 | 42 | -63.2% |
| 2012 | 2 | -95.2% |
| 2013 | 107 | +5250.0% |
| 2014 | 442 | +313.1% |
| 2015 | 7 | -98.4% |
| 2016 | 18 | +157.1% |
| 2017 | 5 | -72.2% |
| 2018 | 15 | +200.0% |
| 2019 | 194 | +1193.3% |
| 2020 | 6 | -96.9% |
| 2021 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 7 | — |
| 2024 | 49 | +600.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,152 | 2,533 | 7,328 | 6 |
| 1980s | 2,608 | 695 | 6,776 | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,908 | 2 | 7,883 | 6 |
| 2000s | 5,606 | 2 | 32,647 | 10 |
| 2010s | 94.6 | 2 | 442 | 10 |
| 2020s | 15.5 | 0 | 49 | 4 |
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More health data for Republic of Korea
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.43 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.1935 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 2,072 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 69 (2100)
- Population ages 15-64, male, annual growth rate -1.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male, per capita 0.3571 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, annual growth rate -1.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, total, per capita 0.6946 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Republic of Korea?
- Reported cases of measles in Republic of Korea was 49 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The highest recorded value was 32,647 in 2000.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Republic of Korea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2021.
- How does Republic of Korea rank for reported cases of measles?
- Republic of Korea ranks 91st out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Republic of Korea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 88.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Republic of Korea 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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