Reported cases of measles in Lebanon
Lebanon: Reported cases of measles was 74 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Lebanon, 1981–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles in Lebanon stood at 74 Cases.
The figure is down 78.6% on the previous year and down 33.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Lebanon peaked at 1,761 Cases in 2013 and was at its lowest, 2 Cases, in 1996.
That places Lebanon 86th 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 Lebanon, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 3 Cases | — |
| 1983 | 266 Cases | +8766.7% |
| 1992 | 13 Cases | -95.1% |
| 1993 | 396 Cases | +2946.2% |
| 1994 | 51 Cases | -87.1% |
| 1995 | 3 Cases | -94.1% |
| 1996 | 2 Cases | -33.3% |
| 1997 | 134 Cases | +6600.0% |
| 1998 | 966 Cases | +620.9% |
| 1999 | 8 Cases | -99.2% |
| 2000 | 5 Cases | -37.5% |
| 2001 | 8 Cases | +60.0% |
| 2002 | 36 Cases | +350.0% |
| 2003 | 526 Cases | +1361.1% |
| 2004 | 213 Cases | -59.5% |
| 2005 | 618 Cases | +190.1% |
| 2006 | 956 Cases | +54.7% |
| 2007 | 373 Cases | -61.0% |
| 2008 | 24 Cases | -93.6% |
| 2009 | 22 Cases | -8.3% |
| 2010 | 12 Cases | -45.5% |
| 2011 | 9 Cases | -25.0% |
| 2012 | 9 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2013 | 1,761 Cases | +19466.7% |
| 2014 | 112 Cases | -93.6% |
| 2015 | 39 Cases | -65.2% |
| 2016 | 44 Cases | +12.8% |
| 2017 | 126 Cases | +186.4% |
| 2018 | 944 Cases | +649.2% |
| 2019 | 1,047 Cases | +10.9% |
| 2020 | 15 Cases | -98.6% |
| 2023 | 346 Cases | +2206.7% |
| 2024 | 74 Cases | -78.6% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 134.5 Cases | 3 Cases | 266 Cases | 2 |
| 1990s | 196.62 Cases | 2 Cases | 966 Cases | 8 |
| 2000s | 278.1 Cases | 5 Cases | 956 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 410.3 Cases | 9 Cases | 1,761 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 145 Cases | 15 Cases | 346 Cases | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Lebanon?
- Reported cases of measles in Lebanon was 74 Cases in 2024, according to World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Lebanon?
- The highest recorded value was 1,761 Cases in 2013.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Lebanon?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 Cases in 1996.
- How does Lebanon rank for reported cases of measles?
- Lebanon ranks 86th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Lebanon?
- Over the last ten years it is down 33.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lebanon data come from?
- The figures come from World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of measles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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