Reported cases of measles in Oman
Oman: Reported cases of measles was 13 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Oman, 1975–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Oman recorded 13 for reported cases of measles in 2024.
That represents a change of down 48.0% on the previous year.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Oman peaked at 40,679 in 1981 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2013.
That places Oman 113th 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 Oman, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 16,679 | — |
| 1976 | 21,187 | +27.0% |
| 1977 | 11,689 | -44.8% |
| 1978 | 22,221 | +90.1% |
| 1979 | 16,706 | -24.8% |
| 1980 | 10,630 | -36.4% |
| 1981 | 40,679 | +282.7% |
| 1982 | 16,645 | -59.1% |
| 1983 | 9,151 | -45.0% |
| 1984 | 9,652 | +5.5% |
| 1985 | 4,161 | -56.9% |
| 1986 | 2,001 | -51.9% |
| 1987 | 3,804 | +90.1% |
| 1988 | 6,052 | +59.1% |
| 1989 | 4,255 | -29.7% |
| 1990 | 1,262 | -70.3% |
| 1991 | 220 | -82.6% |
| 1992 | 1,834 | +733.6% |
| 1993 | 3,108 | +69.5% |
| 1994 | 181 | -94.2% |
| 1995 | 68 | -62.4% |
| 1996 | 46 | -32.4% |
| 1997 | 12 | -73.9% |
| 1998 | 5 | -58.3% |
| 1999 | 9 | +80.0% |
| 2000 | 15 | +66.7% |
| 2001 | 15 | +0.0% |
| 2002 | 5 | -66.7% |
| 2003 | 1 | -80.0% |
| 2004 | 18 | +1700.0% |
| 2005 | 25 | +38.9% |
| 2006 | 13 | -48.0% |
| 2007 | 24 | +84.6% |
| 2008 | 18 | -25.0% |
| 2009 | 19 | +5.6% |
| 2010 | 3 | -84.2% |
| 2011 | 5 | +66.7% |
| 2012 | 13 | +160.0% |
| 2013 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2015 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 111 | — |
| 2017 | 9 | -91.9% |
| 2018 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 7 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 5 | — |
| 2023 | 25 | +400.0% |
| 2024 | 13 | -48.0% |
Oman compared with similar countries
- Oman's 13 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7, 1.9× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Oman's 13 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 91, 14% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Oman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | +1700.0% | 1 | 18 |
| 1992 | +733.6% | 220 | 1,834 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 17,696 | 11,689 | 22,221 | 5 |
| 1980s | 10,703 | 2,001 | 40,679 | 10 |
| 1990s | 674.5 | 5 | 3,108 | 10 |
| 2000s | 15.3 | 1 | 25 | 10 |
| 2010s | 15.67 | 0 | 111 | 9 |
| 2020s | 10 | 0 | 25 | 5 |
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More health data for Oman
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.8969 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.3507 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 221 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.89 % 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 0.0388 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 2.06 % 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 0.0404 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Oman?
- Reported cases of measles in Oman was 13 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Oman?
- The highest recorded value was 40,679 in 1981.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Oman?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2013.
- How does Oman rank for reported cases of measles?
- Oman ranks 113th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Oman 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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