Reported cases of measles in Norway
Norway: Reported cases of measles was 10 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Norway, 1974–2024
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 Norway stood at 10 Cases.
That represents a change of up 400.0% on the previous year and up 233.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Norway peaked at 15,942 Cases in 1978 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2000.
That places Norway 116th 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 Norway, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 15,570 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 3,636 Cases | -76.6% |
| 1976 | 3,204 Cases | -11.9% |
| 1977 | 13,407 Cases | +318.4% |
| 1978 | 15,942 Cases | +18.9% |
| 1979 | 2,724 Cases | -82.9% |
| 1980 | 1,322 Cases | -51.5% |
| 1981 | 4,586 Cases | +246.9% |
| 1982 | 10,974 Cases | +139.3% |
| 1983 | 6,181 Cases | -43.7% |
| 1984 | 1,775 Cases | -71.3% |
| 1985 | 1,312 Cases | -26.1% |
| 1986 | 1,219 Cases | -7.1% |
| 1987 | 563 Cases | -53.8% |
| 1988 | 133 Cases | -76.4% |
| 1989 | 13 Cases | -90.2% |
| 1990 | 95 Cases | +630.8% |
| 1991 | 17 Cases | -82.1% |
| 1992 | 73 Cases | +329.4% |
| 1993 | 7 Cases | -90.4% |
| 1994 | 6 Cases | -14.3% |
| 1995 | 18 Cases | +200.0% |
| 1996 | 23 Cases | +27.8% |
| 1997 | 11 Cases | -52.2% |
| 2000 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 4 Cases | — |
| 2002 | 5 Cases | +25.0% |
| 2003 | 8 Cases | +60.0% |
| 2004 | 7 Cases | -12.5% |
| 2005 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2008 | 4 Cases | — |
| 2009 | 2 Cases | -50.0% |
| 2010 | 3 Cases | +50.0% |
| 2011 | 39 Cases | +1200.0% |
| 2012 | 4 Cases | -89.7% |
| 2013 | 8 Cases | +100.0% |
| 2014 | 3 Cases | -62.5% |
| 2015 | 14 Cases | +366.7% |
| 2016 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 1 Cases | — |
| 2018 | 12 Cases | +1100.0% |
| 2019 | 18 Cases | +50.0% |
| 2020 | 4 Cases | -77.8% |
| 2021 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 1 Cases | — |
| 2023 | 2 Cases | +100.0% |
| 2024 | 10 Cases | +400.0% |
Norway compared with similar countries
- Norway's 10 Cases is above the median for high income countries, which is 7 Cases, 1.4× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Norway's 10 Cases is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97 Cases, 10% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Norway 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | +1200.0% | 3 Cases | 39 Cases |
| 2018 | +1100.0% | 1 Cases | 12 Cases |
| 1990 | +630.8% | 13 Cases | 95 Cases |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9,080 Cases | 2,724 Cases | 15,942 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 2,808 Cases | 13 Cases | 10,974 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 31.25 Cases | 6 Cases | 95 Cases | 8 |
| 2000s | 3.33 Cases | 0 Cases | 8 Cases | 9 |
| 2010s | 10.2 Cases | 0 Cases | 39 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.4 Cases | 0 Cases | 10 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Norway
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.217 % 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 0.0238 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.0617 % 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 0.0251 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Norway?
- Reported cases of measles in Norway was 10 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 Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 15,942 Cases in 1978.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2000.
- How does Norway rank for reported cases of measles?
- Norway ranks 116th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Norway?
- Over the last ten years it is up 233.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Norway 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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