Reported cases of measles in Philippines
Philippines: Reported cases of measles was 3,844 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,844 Cases
Change on year
up 32.9%
World rank
23rd
of 210 countries
All-time high
81,896 Cases
in 1987
All-time low
9 Cases
in 2006
Years of data
50
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Philippines, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Philippines is 3,844 Cases, 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 Cases in 1987 and was at its lowest, 9 Cases, in 2006.
That places Philippines 23rd out of 210 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.
Reported cases of measles in Philippines, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 22,999 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 28,198 Cases | +22.6% |
| 1976 | 29,901 Cases | +6.0% |
| 1977 | 27,694 Cases | -7.4% |
| 1978 | 27,842 Cases | +0.5% |
| 1979 | 29,230 Cases | +5.0% |
| 1980 | 26,765 Cases | -8.4% |
| 1981 | 27,031 Cases | +1.0% |
| 1982 | 35,989 Cases | +33.1% |
| 1983 | 43,684 Cases | +21.4% |
| 1984 | 75,290 Cases | +72.4% |
| 1985 | 62,959 Cases | -16.4% |
| 1986 | 59,375 Cases | -5.7% |
| 1987 | 81,896 Cases | +37.9% |
| 1988 | 70,801 Cases | -13.5% |
| 1989 | 68,986 Cases | -2.6% |
| 1990 | 42,938 Cases | -37.8% |
| 1991 | 29,037 Cases | -32.4% |
| 1992 | 39,304 Cases | +35.4% |
| 1993 | 7,541 Cases | -80.8% |
| 1994 | 3,006 Cases | -60.1% |
| 1995 | 3,913 Cases | +30.2% |
| 1997 | 9,218 Cases | +135.6% |
| 1998 | 1,984 Cases | -78.5% |
| 1999 | 2,981 Cases | +50.3% |
| 2000 | 7,120 Cases | +138.8% |
| 2001 | 7,360 Cases | +3.4% |
| 2002 | 7,003 Cases | -4.9% |
| 2003 | 10,511 Cases | +50.1% |
| 2004 | 3,025 Cases | -71.2% |
| 2005 | 118 Cases | -96.1% |
| 2006 | 9 Cases | -92.4% |
| 2007 | 530 Cases | +5788.9% |
| 2008 | 341 Cases | -35.7% |
| 2009 | 1,469 Cases | +330.8% |
| 2010 | 6,368 Cases | +333.5% |
| 2011 | 6,538 Cases | +2.7% |
| 2012 | 1,536 Cases | -76.5% |
| 2013 | 2,920 Cases | +90.1% |
| 2014 | 58,848 Cases | +1915.3% |
| 2015 | 619 Cases | -98.9% |
| 2016 | 716 Cases | +15.7% |
| 2017 | 2,428 Cases | +239.1% |
| 2018 | 20,827 Cases | +757.8% |
| 2019 | 48,525 Cases | +133.0% |
| 2020 | 3,832 Cases | -92.1% |
| 2021 | 206 Cases | -94.6% |
| 2022 | 589 Cases | +185.9% |
| 2023 | 2,892 Cases | +391.0% |
| 2024 | 3,844 Cases | +32.9% |
Philippines compared with similar countries
- Philippines's 3,844 Cases is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.5 Cases, 404.6× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Philippines's 3,844 Cases is above the median for East Asia & Pacific, which is 1 Cases, 3844.0× the median. (37 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Philippines 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | +5788.9% | 9 Cases | 530 Cases |
| 2014 | +1915.3% | 2,920 Cases | 58,848 Cases |
| 2018 | +757.8% | 2,428 Cases | 20,827 Cases |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 27,644 Cases | 22,999 Cases | 29,901 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 55,278 Cases | 26,765 Cases | 81,896 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 15,547 Cases | 1,984 Cases | 42,938 Cases | 9 |
| 2000s | 3,749 Cases | 9 Cases | 10,511 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 14,932 Cases | 619 Cases | 58,848 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,273 Cases | 206 Cases | 3,844 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Philippines
- 20 Zimbabwe 5,532 Cases compare
- 21 Türkiye 5,088 Cases compare
- 22 Burkina Faso 4,397 Cases compare
- 24 Malaysia 3,791 Cases compare
- 25 United Kingdom 3,426 Cases compare
- 26 South Sudan 3,114 Cases 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)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 7,006 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 89 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.61 % 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 0.037 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.21 % 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 0.0397 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Philippines?
- Reported cases of measles in Philippines was 3,844 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 Philippines?
- The highest recorded value was 81,896 Cases in 1987.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Philippines?
- The lowest recorded value was 9 Cases in 2006.
- How does Philippines rank for reported cases of measles?
- Philippines ranks 23rd out of 210 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 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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