Reported cases of measles in Norway
Norway: Reported cases of measles was 10 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
10
Change on year
up 400.0%
World rank
116th
of 205 countries
All-time high
15,942
in 1978
All-time low
0
in 2000
Years of data
48
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Norway, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles in Norway stood at 10.
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 in 1978 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2000.
That places Norway 116th 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 Norway, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 15,570 | — |
| 1975 | 3,636 | -76.6% |
| 1976 | 3,204 | -11.9% |
| 1977 | 13,407 | +318.4% |
| 1978 | 15,942 | +18.9% |
| 1979 | 2,724 | -82.9% |
| 1980 | 1,322 | -51.5% |
| 1981 | 4,586 | +246.9% |
| 1982 | 10,974 | +139.3% |
| 1983 | 6,181 | -43.7% |
| 1984 | 1,775 | -71.3% |
| 1985 | 1,312 | -26.1% |
| 1986 | 1,219 | -7.1% |
| 1987 | 563 | -53.8% |
| 1988 | 133 | -76.4% |
| 1989 | 13 | -90.2% |
| 1990 | 95 | +630.8% |
| 1991 | 17 | -82.1% |
| 1992 | 73 | +329.4% |
| 1993 | 7 | -90.4% |
| 1994 | 6 | -14.3% |
| 1995 | 18 | +200.0% |
| 1996 | 23 | +27.8% |
| 1997 | 11 | -52.2% |
| 2000 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2001 | 4 | — |
| 2002 | 5 | +25.0% |
| 2003 | 8 | +60.0% |
| 2004 | 7 | -12.5% |
| 2005 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 4 | — |
| 2009 | 2 | -50.0% |
| 2010 | 3 | +50.0% |
| 2011 | 39 | +1200.0% |
| 2012 | 4 | -89.7% |
| 2013 | 8 | +100.0% |
| 2014 | 3 | -62.5% |
| 2015 | 14 | +366.7% |
| 2016 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 1 | — |
| 2018 | 12 | +1100.0% |
| 2019 | 18 | +50.0% |
| 2020 | 4 | -77.8% |
| 2021 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | 2 | +100.0% |
| 2024 | 10 | +400.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9,080 | 2,724 | 15,942 | 6 |
| 1980s | 2,808 | 13 | 10,974 | 10 |
| 1990s | 31.25 | 6 | 95 | 8 |
| 2000s | 3.33 | 0 | 8 | 9 |
| 2010s | 10.2 | 0 | 39 | 10 |
| 2020s | 3.4 | 0 | 10 | 5 |
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More health data for Norway
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -7.69 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.337 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,212 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 12 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, total, annual growth rate -0.9547 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total, per capita 0.1592 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, annual growth rate 0.6676 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female, per capita 0.318 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Norway?
- Reported cases of measles in Norway was 10 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Norway?
- The highest recorded value was 15,942 in 1978.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Norway?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2000.
- How does Norway rank for reported cases of measles?
- Norway ranks 116th out of 205 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 Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of measles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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