Reported cases of measles in Malaysia
Malaysia: Reported cases of measles was 3,791 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,791
Change on year
up 89.4%
World rank
24th
of 205 countries
All-time high
9,313
in 1983
All-time low
73
in 2010
Years of data
51
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Malaysia, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles in Malaysia stood at 3,791.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 89.4% on the previous year and up 1,615.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Malaysia peaked at 9,313 in 1983 and was at its lowest, 73, in 2010.
That places Malaysia 24th out of 205 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Malaysia, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 7,990 | — |
| 1975 | 1,377 | -82.8% |
| 1976 | 4,786 | +247.6% |
| 1977 | 6,972 | +45.7% |
| 1978 | 7,233 | +3.7% |
| 1979 | 6,352 | -12.2% |
| 1980 | 8,727 | +37.4% |
| 1981 | 5,690 | -34.8% |
| 1982 | 9,268 | +62.9% |
| 1983 | 9,313 | +0.5% |
| 1984 | 8,147 | -12.5% |
| 1985 | 5,163 | -36.6% |
| 1986 | 4,699 | -9.0% |
| 1987 | 5,429 | +15.5% |
| 1988 | 2,304 | -57.6% |
| 1989 | 1,027 | -55.4% |
| 1990 | 563 | -45.2% |
| 1991 | 275 | -51.2% |
| 1992 | 363 | +32.0% |
| 1993 | 542 | +49.3% |
| 1994 | 346 | -36.2% |
| 1995 | 654 | +89.0% |
| 1996 | 460 | -29.7% |
| 1997 | 627 | +36.3% |
| 1998 | 483 | -23.0% |
| 1999 | 2,576 | +433.3% |
| 2000 | 6,187 | +140.2% |
| 2001 | 2,198 | -64.5% |
| 2002 | 408 | -81.4% |
| 2003 | 632 | +54.9% |
| 2004 | 5,729 | +806.5% |
| 2005 | 1,407 | -75.4% |
| 2006 | 564 | -59.9% |
| 2007 | 394 | -30.1% |
| 2008 | 334 | -15.2% |
| 2009 | 153 | -54.2% |
| 2010 | 73 | -52.3% |
| 2011 | 1,569 | +2049.3% |
| 2012 | 1,868 | +19.1% |
| 2013 | 195 | -89.6% |
| 2014 | 221 | +13.3% |
| 2015 | 1,318 | +496.4% |
| 2016 | 1,569 | +19.0% |
| 2017 | 1,709 | +8.9% |
| 2018 | 1,981 | +15.9% |
| 2019 | 1,077 | -45.6% |
| 2020 | 478 | -55.6% |
| 2021 | 128 | -73.2% |
| 2022 | 209 | +63.3% |
| 2023 | 2,002 | +857.9% |
| 2024 | 3,791 | +89.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,785 | 1,377 | 7,990 | 6 |
| 1980s | 5,977 | 1,027 | 9,313 | 10 |
| 1990s | 688.9 | 275 | 2,576 | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,801 | 153 | 6,187 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,158 | 73 | 1,981 | 10 |
| 2020s | 1,322 | 128 | 3,791 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Malaysia
- 21 Türkiye 5,088 compare
- 22 Burkina Faso 4,397 compare
- 23 Philippines 3,844 compare
- 25 United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 3,426 compare
- 26 South Sudan 3,114 compare
- 27 Burundi 2,741 compare
More health data for Malaysia
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.9119 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2888 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,250 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 652 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, total, annual growth rate -1.03 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.2131 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate 1.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per capita 0.3319 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Malaysia?
- Reported cases of measles in Malaysia was 3,791 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Malaysia?
- The highest recorded value was 9,313 in 1983.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Malaysia?
- The lowest recorded value was 73 in 2010.
- How does Malaysia rank for reported cases of measles?
- Malaysia ranks 24th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Malaysia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 1,615.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Malaysia 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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