Reported cases of measles in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea: Reported cases of measles was 47 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
47 Cases
Change on year
up 291.7%
World rank
92nd
of 210 countries
All-time high
19,024 Cases
in 1986
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2007
Years of data
51
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Papua New Guinea, 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 Papua New Guinea stood at 47 Cases.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 291.7% on the previous year and down 98.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Papua New Guinea peaked at 19,024 Cases in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2007.
That places Papua New Guinea 92nd 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 Papua New Guinea, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 4,141 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 4,172 Cases | +0.7% |
| 1976 | 6,135 Cases | +47.1% |
| 1977 | 7,121 Cases | +16.1% |
| 1978 | 8,059 Cases | +13.2% |
| 1979 | 9,394 Cases | +16.6% |
| 1980 | 12,125 Cases | +29.1% |
| 1981 | 16,519 Cases | +36.2% |
| 1982 | 12,771 Cases | -22.7% |
| 1983 | 10,023 Cases | -21.5% |
| 1984 | 9,874 Cases | -1.5% |
| 1985 | 5,680 Cases | -42.5% |
| 1986 | 19,024 Cases | +234.9% |
| 1987 | 10,206 Cases | -46.4% |
| 1988 | 6,543 Cases | -35.9% |
| 1989 | 9,799 Cases | +49.8% |
| 1990 | 4,575 Cases | -53.3% |
| 1991 | 2,740 Cases | -40.1% |
| 1992 | 6,634 Cases | +142.1% |
| 1993 | 8,212 Cases | +23.8% |
| 1994 | 6,821 Cases | -16.9% |
| 1995 | 3,730 Cases | -45.3% |
| 1996 | 2,313 Cases | -38.0% |
| 1997 | 678 Cases | -70.7% |
| 1998 | 1,148 Cases | +69.3% |
| 1999 | 6,304 Cases | +449.1% |
| 2000 | 7,135 Cases | +13.2% |
| 2001 | 4,023 Cases | -43.6% |
| 2002 | 17,620 Cases | +338.0% |
| 2003 | 3,863 Cases | -78.1% |
| 2004 | 1,385 Cases | -64.1% |
| 2005 | 1,222 Cases | -11.8% |
| 2006 | 1 Cases | -99.9% |
| 2007 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2008 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2009 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2010 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2011 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2012 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2013 | 12 Cases | — |
| 2014 | 2,299 Cases | +19058.3% |
| 2015 | 38 Cases | -98.3% |
| 2016 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 7 Cases | — |
| 2018 | 19 Cases | +171.4% |
| 2019 | 1 Cases | -94.7% |
| 2020 | 4 Cases | +300.0% |
| 2021 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 2 Cases | — |
| 2023 | 12 Cases | +500.0% |
| 2024 | 47 Cases | +291.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 6,504 Cases | 4,141 Cases | 9,394 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 11,256 Cases | 5,680 Cases | 19,024 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,316 Cases | 678 Cases | 8,212 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 3,525 Cases | 0 Cases | 17,620 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 237.6 Cases | 0 Cases | 2,299 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 13 Cases | 0 Cases | 47 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Papua New Guinea
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.77 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.3741 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,127 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 2,501 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 80 and above, female, per capita 0.0019 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, annual growth rate 3.45 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 80 and above, male, per capita 0.0016 units per person (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Pertussis - number of reported cases, per capita 0 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Papua New Guinea?
- Reported cases of measles in Papua New Guinea was 47 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 Papua New Guinea?
- The highest recorded value was 19,024 Cases in 1986.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Papua New Guinea?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2007.
- How does Papua New Guinea rank for reported cases of measles?
- Papua New Guinea ranks 92nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Papua New Guinea?
- Over the last ten years it is down 98.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Papua New Guinea 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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