Reported cases of measles in Peru
Peru: Reported cases of measles was 2 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
2
World rank
130th
of 205 countries
All-time high
22,605
in 1992
All-time low
0
in 2001
Years of data
51
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Peru, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles in Peru stood at 2.
Compared with earlier readings it is unchanged over five years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Peru peaked at 22,605 in 1992 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2001.
That places Peru 130th 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 Peru, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 7,687 | — |
| 1975 | 6,749 | -12.2% |
| 1976 | 9,761 | +44.6% |
| 1977 | 8,827 | -9.6% |
| 1978 | 3,386 | -61.6% |
| 1979 | 13,345 | +294.1% |
| 1980 | 19,246 | +44.2% |
| 1981 | 10,071 | -47.7% |
| 1982 | 12,708 | +26.2% |
| 1983 | 7,619 | -40.0% |
| 1984 | 13,039 | +71.1% |
| 1985 | 9,393 | -28.0% |
| 1986 | 6,099 | -35.1% |
| 1987 | 6,240 | +2.3% |
| 1988 | 5,785 | -7.3% |
| 1989 | 1,145 | -80.2% |
| 1990 | 737 | -35.6% |
| 1991 | 1,014 | +37.6% |
| 1992 | 22,605 | +2129.3% |
| 1993 | 1,730 | -92.3% |
| 1994 | 670 | -61.3% |
| 1995 | 353 | -47.3% |
| 1996 | 105 | -70.3% |
| 1997 | 95 | -9.5% |
| 1998 | 10 | -89.5% |
| 1999 | 12 | +20.0% |
| 2000 | 1 | -91.7% |
| 2001 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2002 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | — |
| 2006 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 0 | — |
| 2008 | 1 | — |
| 2009 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2010 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | — |
| 2015 | 4 | — |
| 2016 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2017 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 42 | — |
| 2019 | 2 | -95.2% |
| 2020 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | — |
| 2023 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 2 | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8,292 | 3,386 | 13,345 | 6 |
| 1980s | 9,134 | 1,145 | 19,246 | 10 |
| 1990s | 2,733 | 10 | 22,605 | 10 |
| 2000s | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.8 | 0 | 42 | 10 |
| 2020s | 0.4 | 0 | 2 | 5 |
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More health data for Peru
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.88 % change on previous year (2100)
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- Population ages 65 and above, total, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, per capita 0.0947 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate 1.06 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.5027 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Peru?
- Reported cases of measles in Peru was 2 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Peru?
- The highest recorded value was 22,605 in 1992.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Peru?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2001.
- How does Peru rank for reported cases of measles?
- Peru ranks 130th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Peru 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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