Reported cases of measles in Luxembourg
Luxembourg: Reported cases of measles was 3 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3 Cases
World rank
127th
of 210 countries
All-time high
424 Cases
in 1977
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2000
Years of data
45
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Luxembourg, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Luxembourg is 3 Cases, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 87.5% over five years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Luxembourg peaked at 424 Cases in 1977 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2000.
Luxembourg ranks 127th of 210 countries on this measure, 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 Luxembourg, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 171 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 288 Cases | +68.4% |
| 1976 | 41 Cases | -85.8% |
| 1977 | 424 Cases | +934.1% |
| 1978 | 263 Cases | -38.0% |
| 1979 | 121 Cases | -54.0% |
| 1980 | 63 Cases | -47.9% |
| 1981 | 214 Cases | +239.7% |
| 1982 | 243 Cases | +13.6% |
| 1983 | 21 Cases | -91.4% |
| 1984 | 35 Cases | +66.7% |
| 1985 | 62 Cases | +77.1% |
| 1986 | 27 Cases | -56.5% |
| 1987 | 153 Cases | +466.7% |
| 1988 | 18 Cases | -88.2% |
| 1989 | 12 Cases | -33.3% |
| 1990 | 16 Cases | +33.3% |
| 1991 | 1 Cases | -93.8% |
| 1992 | 48 Cases | +4700.0% |
| 1993 | 4 Cases | -91.7% |
| 1994 | 1 Cases | -75.0% |
| 1995 | 1 Cases | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 25 Cases | +2400.0% |
| 1997 | 1 Cases | -96.0% |
| 2000 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 1 Cases | — |
| 2004 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 8 Cases | — |
| 2007 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 1 Cases | — |
| 2009 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2011 | 6 Cases | — |
| 2012 | 2 Cases | -66.7% |
| 2013 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2016 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2017 | 4 Cases | — |
| 2018 | 4 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 24 Cases | +500.0% |
| 2020 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2022 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2023 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2024 | 3 Cases | — |
Luxembourg compared with similar countries
- Luxembourg's 3 Cases is below the median for high income countries, which is 7 Cases, 43% of the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Luxembourg's 3 Cases is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97 Cases, 3% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Luxembourg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | +4700.0% | 1 Cases | 48 Cases |
| 1996 | +2400.0% | 1 Cases | 25 Cases |
| 1977 | +934.1% | 41 Cases | 424 Cases |
| 2019 | +500.0% | 4 Cases | 24 Cases |
| 1987 | +466.7% | 27 Cases | 153 Cases |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 218 Cases | 41 Cases | 424 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 84.8 Cases | 12 Cases | 243 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 12.12 Cases | 1 Cases | 48 Cases | 8 |
| 2000s | 1.43 Cases | 0 Cases | 8 Cases | 7 |
| 2010s | 4.44 Cases | 0 Cases | 24 Cases | 9 |
| 2020s | 0.6 Cases | 0 Cases | 3 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Luxembourg
- 124 Bolivia 4 Cases compare
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- 127 Botswana 3 Cases compare
- 127 Palestine 3 Cases compare
- 130 Bahrain 2 Cases compare
- 130 Bermuda 2 Cases compare
- 130 East Timor 2 Cases compare
- 130 Finland 2 Cases compare
- 130 Iceland 2 Cases compare
- 130 Lesotho 2 Cases compare
- 130 Maldives 2 Cases compare
- 130 Monaco 2 Cases compare
- 130 North Macedonia 2 Cases compare
- 130 Peru 2 Cases compare
- 130 San Marino 2 Cases compare
- 130 Seychelles 2 Cases compare
- 130 Turks and Caicos Islands 2 Cases compare
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0253 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 2.27 % 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 0.0264 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Luxembourg?
- Reported cases of measles in Luxembourg was 3 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 Luxembourg?
- The highest recorded value was 424 Cases in 1977.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Luxembourg?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2000.
- How does Luxembourg rank for reported cases of measles?
- Luxembourg ranks 127th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Luxembourg 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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