Reported cases of measles in Portugal
Portugal: Reported cases of measles was 35 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Portugal, 1987–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Portugal recorded 35 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.
That represents a change of up 3,400.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Portugal peaked at 11,791 Cases in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2006.
Portugal ranks 96th 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 Portugal, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 813 Cases | — |
| 1988 | 2,285 Cases | +181.1% |
| 1989 | 11,791 Cases | +416.0% |
| 1990 | 407 Cases | -96.5% |
| 1991 | 275 Cases | -32.4% |
| 1992 | 208 Cases | -24.4% |
| 1993 | 881 Cases | +323.6% |
| 1994 | 3,230 Cases | +266.6% |
| 1995 | 192 Cases | -94.1% |
| 1996 | 112 Cases | -41.7% |
| 1997 | 129 Cases | +15.2% |
| 1998 | 96 Cases | -25.6% |
| 1999 | 50 Cases | -47.9% |
| 2000 | 45 Cases | -10.0% |
| 2002 | 8 Cases | -82.2% |
| 2003 | 8 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2004 | 5 Cases | -37.5% |
| 2005 | 7 Cases | +40.0% |
| 2006 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2008 | 1 Cases | — |
| 2009 | 3 Cases | +200.0% |
| 2010 | 5 Cases | +66.7% |
| 2011 | 2 Cases | -60.0% |
| 2012 | 23 Cases | +1050.0% |
| 2013 | 1 Cases | -95.7% |
| 2015 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2016 | 34 Cases | — |
| 2017 | 34 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2018 | 162 Cases | +376.5% |
| 2019 | 10 Cases | -93.8% |
| 2020 | 10 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2021 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2023 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2024 | 35 Cases | — |
Portugal compared with similar countries
- Portugal's 35 Cases is above the median for high income countries, which is 7 Cases, 5.0× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Portugal's 35 Cases is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97 Cases, 36% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Portugal 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | +1050.0% | 2 Cases | 23 Cases |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 4,963 Cases | 813 Cases | 11,791 Cases | 3 |
| 1990s | 558 Cases | 50 Cases | 3,230 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 8.56 Cases | 0 Cases | 45 Cases | 9 |
| 2010s | 30.11 Cases | 0 Cases | 162 Cases | 9 |
| 2020s | 9 Cases | 0 Cases | 35 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near Portugal
More health data for Portugal
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.56 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1616 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 38 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 1.39 % 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 0.0199 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 1.15 % 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 0.021 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Portugal?
- Reported cases of measles in Portugal was 35 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 Portugal?
- The highest recorded value was 11,791 Cases in 1989.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Portugal?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2006.
- How does Portugal rank for reported cases of measles?
- Portugal ranks 96th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Portugal?
- Over the last ten years it is up 3,400.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Portugal 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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