Reported cases of measles in Poland
Poland: Reported cases of measles was 272 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Poland, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles in Poland stood at 272.
That represents a change of up 677.1% on the previous year and up 223.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Poland peaked at 146,664 in 1975 and was at its lowest, 11, in 2004.
Poland ranks 68th of 210 countries on this measure, 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 Poland, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 70,857 | — |
| 1975 | 146,664 | +107.0% |
| 1976 | 125,168 | -14.7% |
| 1977 | 44,949 | -64.1% |
| 1978 | 84,073 | +87.0% |
| 1979 | 30,653 | -63.5% |
| 1980 | 24,882 | -18.8% |
| 1981 | 35,283 | +41.8% |
| 1982 | 7,620 | -78.4% |
| 1983 | 11,271 | +47.9% |
| 1984 | 54,403 | +382.7% |
| 1985 | 35,680 | -34.4% |
| 1986 | 6,806 | -80.9% |
| 1987 | 1,286 | -81.1% |
| 1988 | 1,005 | -21.9% |
| 1989 | 7,225 | +618.9% |
| 1990 | 56,471 | +681.6% |
| 1991 | 2,419 | -95.7% |
| 1992 | 3,695 | +52.7% |
| 1993 | 1,410 | -61.8% |
| 1994 | 864 | -38.7% |
| 1995 | 752 | -13.0% |
| 1996 | 639 | -15.0% |
| 1997 | 338 | -47.1% |
| 1998 | 2,255 | +567.2% |
| 1999 | 99 | -95.6% |
| 2000 | 77 | -22.2% |
| 2001 | 133 | +72.7% |
| 2002 | 34 | -74.4% |
| 2003 | 48 | +41.2% |
| 2004 | 11 | -77.1% |
| 2005 | 13 | +18.2% |
| 2006 | 120 | +823.1% |
| 2007 | 40 | -66.7% |
| 2009 | 115 | +187.5% |
| 2010 | 13 | -88.7% |
| 2012 | 71 | +446.2% |
| 2013 | 84 | +18.3% |
| 2016 | 123 | +46.4% |
| 2017 | 63 | -48.8% |
| 2018 | 359 | +469.8% |
| 2019 | 1,367 | +280.8% |
| 2020 | 29 | -97.9% |
| 2021 | 13 | -55.2% |
| 2022 | 27 | +107.7% |
| 2023 | 35 | +29.6% |
| 2024 | 272 | +677.1% |
Poland compared with similar countries
- Poland's 272 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7, 38.9× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Poland's 272 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97, 2.8× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Poland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | +823.1% | 13 | 120 |
| 1990 | +681.6% | 7,225 | 56,471 |
| 2024 | +677.1% | 35 | 272 |
| 1989 | +618.9% | 1,005 | 7,225 |
| 1998 | +567.2% | 338 | 2,255 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 83,727 | 30,653 | 146,664 | 6 |
| 1980s | 18,546 | 1,005 | 54,403 | 10 |
| 1990s | 6,894 | 99 | 56,471 | 10 |
| 2000s | 65.67 | 11 | 133 | 9 |
| 2010s | 297.14 | 13 | 1,367 | 7 |
| 2020s | 75.2 | 13 | 272 | 5 |
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.9071 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 80 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -5.59 % 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 0.0201 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -5.49 % 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 0.0213 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Poland?
- Reported cases of measles in Poland was 272 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Poland?
- The highest recorded value was 146,664 in 1975.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Poland?
- The lowest recorded value was 11 in 2004.
- How does Poland rank for reported cases of measles?
- Poland ranks 68th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Poland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 223.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Poland 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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