Reported cases of measles in Kuwait
Kuwait: Reported cases of measles was 7 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7
Change on year
up 16.7%
World rank
121st
of 210 countries
All-time high
2,870
in 1974
All-time low
3
in 2021
Years of data
43
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Kuwait, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Kuwait recorded 7 for reported cases of measles in 2024.
That represents a change of up 16.7% on the previous year and down 87.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Kuwait peaked at 2,870 in 1974 and was at its lowest, 3, in 2021.
That places Kuwait 121st out of 210 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 Kuwait, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 2,870 | — |
| 1975 | 1,982 | -30.9% |
| 1976 | 907 | -54.2% |
| 1977 | 2,162 | +138.4% |
| 1978 | 1,560 | -27.8% |
| 1979 | 2,086 | +33.7% |
| 1980 | 1,382 | -33.7% |
| 1981 | 2,595 | +87.8% |
| 1982 | 586 | -77.4% |
| 1983 | 1,590 | +171.3% |
| 1984 | 608 | -61.8% |
| 1985 | 2,061 | +239.0% |
| 1986 | 237 | -88.5% |
| 1987 | 428 | +80.6% |
| 1988 | 70 | -83.6% |
| 1989 | 71 | +1.4% |
| 1990 | 71 | +0.0% |
| 1991 | 165 | +132.4% |
| 1992 | 383 | +132.1% |
| 1993 | 260 | -32.1% |
| 1994 | 432 | +66.2% |
| 1995 | 12 | -97.2% |
| 1996 | 15 | +25.0% |
| 1997 | 26 | +73.3% |
| 1998 | 90 | +246.2% |
| 1999 | 13 | -85.6% |
| 2000 | 6 | -53.8% |
| 2004 | 23 | +283.3% |
| 2005 | 10 | -56.5% |
| 2010 | 13 | +30.0% |
| 2011 | 32 | +146.2% |
| 2012 | 27 | -15.6% |
| 2013 | 62 | +129.6% |
| 2014 | 55 | -11.3% |
| 2015 | 18 | -67.3% |
| 2016 | 8 | -55.6% |
| 2017 | 18 | +125.0% |
| 2018 | 42 | +133.3% |
| 2019 | 12 | -71.4% |
| 2021 | 3 | -75.0% |
| 2022 | 7 | +133.3% |
| 2023 | 6 | -14.3% |
| 2024 | 7 | +16.7% |
Kuwait compared with similar countries
- Kuwait's 7 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7, 1.0× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Kuwait's 7 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 91, 8% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,928 | 907 | 2,870 | 6 |
| 1980s | 962.8 | 70 | 2,595 | 10 |
| 1990s | 146.7 | 12 | 432 | 10 |
| 2000s | 13 | 6 | 23 | 3 |
| 2010s | 28.7 | 8 | 62 | 10 |
| 2020s | 5.75 | 3 | 7 | 4 |
Countries ranked near Kuwait
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0264 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.6875 % 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 0.0272 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Kuwait?
- Reported cases of measles in Kuwait was 7 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Kuwait?
- The highest recorded value was 2,870 in 1974.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Kuwait?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 in 2021.
- How does Kuwait rank for reported cases of measles?
- Kuwait ranks 121st out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Kuwait?
- Over the last ten years it is down 87.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kuwait 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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