Reported cases of measles in Myanmar
Myanmar: Reported cases of measles was 30 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
30
Change on year
up 100.0%
World rank
101st
of 205 countries
All-time high
26,821
in 1981
All-time low
6
in 2015
Years of data
51
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Myanmar, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Myanmar recorded 30 for reported cases of measles in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 100.0% on the previous year and down 75.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Myanmar peaked at 26,821 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 6, in 2015.
That places Myanmar 101st 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 Myanmar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 2,350 | — |
| 1975 | 4,326 | +84.1% |
| 1976 | 7,674 | +77.4% |
| 1977 | 6,190 | -19.3% |
| 1978 | 5,867 | -5.2% |
| 1979 | 17,090 | +191.3% |
| 1980 | 21,457 | +25.6% |
| 1981 | 26,821 | +25.0% |
| 1982 | 25,102 | -6.4% |
| 1983 | 18,919 | -24.6% |
| 1984 | 16,580 | -12.4% |
| 1985 | 16,386 | -1.2% |
| 1986 | 3,830 | -76.6% |
| 1987 | 5,540 | +44.6% |
| 1988 | 4,323 | -22.0% |
| 1989 | 3,883 | -10.2% |
| 1990 | 7,900 | +103.5% |
| 1991 | 4,437 | -43.8% |
| 1992 | 1,794 | -59.6% |
| 1993 | 2,682 | +49.5% |
| 1994 | 1,855 | -30.8% |
| 1995 | 1,170 | -36.9% |
| 1996 | 1,684 | +43.9% |
| 1997 | 1,035 | -38.5% |
| 1998 | 1,465 | +41.5% |
| 1999 | 791 | -46.0% |
| 2000 | 845 | +6.8% |
| 2001 | 2,519 | +198.1% |
| 2002 | 736 | -70.8% |
| 2003 | 830 | +12.8% |
| 2004 | 1,329 | +60.1% |
| 2005 | 314 | -76.4% |
| 2006 | 760 | +142.0% |
| 2007 | 1,088 | +43.2% |
| 2008 | 333 | -69.4% |
| 2009 | 329 | -1.2% |
| 2010 | 190 | -42.2% |
| 2011 | 2,046 | +976.8% |
| 2012 | 2,175 | +6.3% |
| 2013 | 1,010 | -53.6% |
| 2014 | 122 | -87.9% |
| 2015 | 6 | -95.1% |
| 2016 | 266 | +4333.3% |
| 2017 | 1,293 | +386.1% |
| 2018 | 1,389 | +7.4% |
| 2019 | 5,252 | +278.1% |
| 2020 | 444 | -91.5% |
| 2021 | 8 | -98.2% |
| 2022 | 10 | +25.0% |
| 2023 | 15 | +50.0% |
| 2024 | 30 | +100.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 7,250 | 2,350 | 17,090 | 6 |
| 1980s | 14,284 | 3,830 | 26,821 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,481 | 791 | 7,900 | 10 |
| 2000s | 908.3 | 314 | 2,519 | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,375 | 6 | 5,252 | 10 |
| 2020s | 101.4 | 8 | 444 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Myanmar
More health data for Myanmar
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.11 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.1576 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,398 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 2,973 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, annual growth rate 3.62 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, female, per capita 0.0431 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, annual growth rate 3.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male, per capita 0.0321 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Myanmar?
- Reported cases of measles in Myanmar was 30 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Myanmar?
- The highest recorded value was 26,821 in 1981.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Myanmar?
- The lowest recorded value was 6 in 2015.
- How does Myanmar rank for reported cases of measles?
- Myanmar ranks 101st out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Myanmar?
- Over the last ten years it is down 75.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Myanmar 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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