Reported cases of measles in Mexico
Mexico: Reported cases of measles was 7 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
7
World rank
121st
of 205 countries
All-time high
68,782
in 1990
All-time low
0
in 1997
Years of data
51
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Mexico, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Mexico is 7, measured in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 133.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Mexico peaked at 68,782 in 1990 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1997.
That places Mexico 121st 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 Mexico, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 2,325 | — |
| 1975 | 1,530 | -34.2% |
| 1976 | 23,722 | +1450.5% |
| 1977 | 24,035 | +1.3% |
| 1978 | 3,078 | -87.2% |
| 1979 | 10,691 | +247.3% |
| 1980 | 29,730 | +178.1% |
| 1981 | 11,136 | -62.5% |
| 1982 | 6,364 | -42.9% |
| 1983 | 3,368 | -47.1% |
| 1984 | 5,158 | +53.1% |
| 1985 | 23,826 | +361.9% |
| 1986 | 9,824 | -58.8% |
| 1987 | 2,776 | -71.7% |
| 1988 | 3,915 | +41.0% |
| 1989 | 20,381 | +420.6% |
| 1990 | 68,782 | +237.5% |
| 1991 | 5,077 | -92.6% |
| 1992 | 533 | -89.5% |
| 1993 | 172 | -67.7% |
| 1994 | 128 | -25.6% |
| 1995 | 244 | +90.6% |
| 1996 | 2 | -99.2% |
| 1997 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1998 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 30 | — |
| 2001 | 3 | -90.0% |
| 2002 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2003 | 44 | — |
| 2004 | 64 | +45.5% |
| 2005 | 6 | -90.6% |
| 2006 | 23 | +283.3% |
| 2007 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 3 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 3 | — |
| 2015 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 5 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2020 | 196 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 7 | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 10,897 | 1,530 | 24,035 | 6 |
| 1980s | 11,648 | 2,776 | 29,730 | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,494 | 0 | 68,782 | 10 |
| 2000s | 17 | 0 | 64 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1.1 | 0 | 5 | 10 |
| 2020s | 40.6 | 0 | 196 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
More health data for Mexico
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.6599 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,312 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 2,760 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, annual growth rate 4.17 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per capita 0.0852 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate 0.8348 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.5151 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Mexico?
- Reported cases of measles in Mexico was 7 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Mexico?
- The highest recorded value was 68,782 in 1990.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Mexico?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1997.
- How does Mexico rank for reported cases of measles?
- Mexico ranks 121st out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Mexico?
- Over the last ten years it is up 133.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mexico 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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