Reported cases of measles in Moldova
Moldova: Reported cases of measles was 216 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Moldova, 1990–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles in Moldova stood at 216 Cases.
The figure is up 7,100.0% on the previous year and up 10,700.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Moldova peaked at 4,929 Cases in 2002 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2008.
That places Moldova 71st 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 Moldova, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 3,242 Cases | — |
| 1991 | 621 Cases | -80.8% |
| 1992 | 322 Cases | -48.1% |
| 1993 | 866 Cases | +168.9% |
| 1994 | 3,951 Cases | +356.2% |
| 1995 | 1,174 Cases | -70.3% |
| 1996 | 344 Cases | -70.7% |
| 1997 | 364 Cases | +5.8% |
| 1998 | 673 Cases | +84.9% |
| 1999 | 245 Cases | -63.6% |
| 2000 | 687 Cases | +180.4% |
| 2001 | 457 Cases | -33.5% |
| 2002 | 4,929 Cases | +978.6% |
| 2003 | 87 Cases | -98.2% |
| 2004 | 4 Cases | -95.4% |
| 2005 | 6 Cases | +50.0% |
| 2006 | 34 Cases | +466.7% |
| 2007 | 10 Cases | -70.6% |
| 2008 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2010 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2011 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2012 | 11 Cases | — |
| 2013 | 27 Cases | +145.5% |
| 2014 | 2 Cases | -92.6% |
| 2015 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2017 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2018 | 340 Cases | — |
| 2019 | 90 Cases | -73.5% |
| 2021 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 3 Cases | — |
| 2024 | 216 Cases | +7100.0% |
Moldova compared with similar countries
- Moldova's 216 Cases is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.5 Cases, 22.7× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Moldova's 216 Cases is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97 Cases, 2.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Moldova 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | +7100.0% | 3 Cases | 216 Cases |
| 2002 | +978.6% | 457 Cases | 4,929 Cases |
| 2006 | +466.7% | 6 Cases | 34 Cases |
| 1994 | +356.2% | 866 Cases | 3,951 Cases |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1,180 Cases | 245 Cases | 3,951 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 621.4 Cases | 0 Cases | 4,929 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 47 Cases | 0 Cases | 340 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 73 Cases | 0 Cases | 216 Cases | 3 |
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More health data for Moldova
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate 0 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.2486 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 29 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -5.71 % 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 0.026 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -5.57 % 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 0.0277 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Moldova?
- Reported cases of measles in Moldova was 216 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 Moldova?
- The highest recorded value was 4,929 Cases in 2002.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Moldova?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2008.
- How does Moldova rank for reported cases of measles?
- Moldova ranks 71st out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Moldova?
- Over the last ten years it is up 10,700.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Moldova 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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