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

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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

Annual values for Reported cases of measles in Mexico, 1974 to 2024.
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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

  1. 119 Hong Kong, China 9 compare
  2. 120 Gambia 8 compare
  3. 121 Kuwait 7 compare
  4. 123 Brazil 5 compare
  5. 124 Bolivia, Plurinational State of 4 compare
  6. 124 Estonia 4 compare
  7. 124 Slovakia 4 compare

See the full ranking of 210 places →

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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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Indicator
Reported cases of measles
Source
Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
210 places, 9,191 data points, 1974–2024
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