Reported cases of measles in Philippines
Philippines: Reported cases of measles was 3,844 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,844
Change on year
up 32.9%
World rank
23rd
of 205 countries
All-time high
81,896
in 1987
All-time low
9
in 2006
Years of data
50
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Philippines, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Philippines is 3,844, measured in 2024.
The figure is up 32.9% on the previous year and down 93.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Philippines peaked at 81,896 in 1987 and was at its lowest, 9, in 2006.
That places Philippines 23rd out of 205 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 27,644 | 22,999 | 29,901 | 6 |
| 1980s | 55,278 | 26,765 | 81,896 | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,547 | 1,984 | 42,938 | 9 |
| 2000s | 3,749 | 9 | 10,511 | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,932 | 619 | 58,848 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,273 | 206 | 3,844 | 5 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 20 Zimbabwe 5,532 compare
- 21 Türkiye 5,088 compare
- 22 Burkina Faso 4,397 compare
- 24 Malaysia 3,791 compare
- 25 United Kingdom 3,426 compare
- 26 South Sudan 3,114 compare
More health data for Philippines
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.24 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5317 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 1,456 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 7,006 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, annual growth rate 5.07 % change on previous year (2025)
- 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 0.0572 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate 0.8198 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0.0001 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.5012 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Philippines?
- Reported cases of measles in Philippines was 3,844 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 81,896 in 1987.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 9 in 2006.
- How does Philippines rank for reported cases of measles?
- Philippines ranks 23rd out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Philippines?
- Over the last ten years it is down 93.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Philippines 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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