Reported cases of measles in Mexico
Mexico: Reported cases of measles was 7 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
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 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 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 | — |
Mexico compared with similar countries
- Mexico's 7 is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.5, 74% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Mexico 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | +1450.5% | 1,530 | 23,722 |
| 1989 | +420.6% | 3,915 | 20,381 |
| 1985 | +361.9% | 5,158 | 23,826 |
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)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 2,760 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 2 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.9607 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0377 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.9678 % 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 0.039 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 210 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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