Reported cases of measles in North Macedonia
North Macedonia: Reported cases of measles was 2 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in North Macedonia, 1991–2024
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 North Macedonia stood at 2 Cases.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 100.0% on the previous year and down 98.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in North Macedonia peaked at 2,495 Cases in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2016.
That places North Macedonia 130th 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 North Macedonia, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 181 Cases | — |
| 1992 | 180 Cases | -0.6% |
| 1993 | 2,495 Cases | +1286.1% |
| 1994 | 229 Cases | -90.8% |
| 1995 | 217 Cases | -5.2% |
| 1996 | 1,056 Cases | +386.6% |
| 1997 | 364 Cases | -65.5% |
| 1999 | 53 Cases | -85.4% |
| 2000 | 36 Cases | -32.1% |
| 2001 | 27 Cases | -25.0% |
| 2002 | 19 Cases | -29.6% |
| 2003 | 18 Cases | -5.3% |
| 2004 | 9 Cases | -50.0% |
| 2005 | 5 Cases | -44.4% |
| 2006 | 3 Cases | -40.0% |
| 2007 | 1 Cases | -66.7% |
| 2008 | 27 Cases | +2600.0% |
| 2009 | 5 Cases | -81.5% |
| 2010 | 217 Cases | +4240.0% |
| 2011 | 701 Cases | +223.0% |
| 2012 | 7 Cases | -99.0% |
| 2013 | 4 Cases | -42.9% |
| 2014 | 116 Cases | +2800.0% |
| 2015 | 1 Cases | -99.1% |
| 2016 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 19 Cases | — |
| 2018 | 64 Cases | +236.8% |
| 2019 | 1,337 Cases | +1989.1% |
| 2020 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 1 Cases | — |
| 2022 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 1 Cases | — |
| 2024 | 2 Cases | +100.0% |
North Macedonia compared with similar countries
- North Macedonia's 2 Cases is below the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.5 Cases, 21% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- North Macedonia's 2 Cases is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97 Cases, 2% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in North Macedonia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | +4240.0% | 5 Cases | 217 Cases |
| 2014 | +2800.0% | 4 Cases | 116 Cases |
| 2008 | +2600.0% | 1 Cases | 27 Cases |
| 2019 | +1989.1% | 64 Cases | 1,337 Cases |
| 1993 | +1286.1% | 180 Cases | 2,495 Cases |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 596.88 Cases | 53 Cases | 2,495 Cases | 8 |
| 2000s | 15 Cases | 1 Cases | 36 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 246.6 Cases | 0 Cases | 1,337 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.8 Cases | 0 Cases | 2 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near North Macedonia
- 127 Botswana 3 Cases compare
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- 130 Iceland 2 Cases compare
- 130 Lesotho 2 Cases compare
- 130 Maldives 2 Cases compare
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- 130 Peru 2 Cases compare
- 130 San Marino 2 Cases compare
- 130 Seychelles 2 Cases compare
- 130 Turks and Caicos Islands 2 Cases compare
More health data for North Macedonia
- 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 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 8 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.76 % 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 0.0232 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.76 % 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 0.025 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in North Macedonia?
- Reported cases of measles in North Macedonia was 2 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 North Macedonia?
- The highest recorded value was 2,495 Cases in 1993.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in North Macedonia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2016.
- How does North Macedonia rank for reported cases of measles?
- North Macedonia ranks 130th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in North Macedonia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 98.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this North Macedonia 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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