Reported cases of measles in Qatar
Qatar: Reported cases of measles was 55 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
55
Change on year
down 56.7%
World rank
89th
of 205 countries
All-time high
2,095
in 1986
All-time low
0
in 1995
Years of data
49
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Qatar, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
Qatar recorded 55 for reported cases of measles in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 56.7% on the previous year and up 19.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Qatar peaked at 2,095 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0, in 1995.
Qatar ranks 89th of 205 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 Qatar, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 215 | — |
| 1975 | 126 | -41.4% |
| 1976 | 242 | +92.1% |
| 1977 | 376 | +55.4% |
| 1978 | 319 | -15.2% |
| 1979 | 402 | +26.0% |
| 1980 | 392 | -2.5% |
| 1981 | 1,489 | +279.8% |
| 1982 | 506 | -66.0% |
| 1983 | 816 | +61.3% |
| 1984 | 886 | +8.6% |
| 1985 | 1,410 | +59.1% |
| 1986 | 2,095 | +48.6% |
| 1987 | 409 | -80.5% |
| 1988 | 382 | -6.6% |
| 1989 | 1,083 | +183.5% |
| 1990 | 314 | -71.0% |
| 1991 | 563 | +79.3% |
| 1992 | 68 | -87.9% |
| 1993 | 86 | +26.5% |
| 1994 | 31 | -64.0% |
| 1995 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 1996 | 38 | — |
| 1997 | 439 | +1055.3% |
| 1998 | 116 | -73.6% |
| 2000 | 46 | -60.3% |
| 2001 | 23 | -50.0% |
| 2002 | 34 | +47.8% |
| 2003 | 24 | -29.4% |
| 2004 | 29 | +20.8% |
| 2005 | 74 | +155.2% |
| 2006 | 144 | +94.6% |
| 2007 | 361 | +150.7% |
| 2009 | 112 | -69.0% |
| 2010 | 295 | +163.4% |
| 2011 | 101 | -65.8% |
| 2012 | 160 | +58.4% |
| 2013 | 73 | -54.4% |
| 2014 | 46 | -37.0% |
| 2015 | 18 | -60.9% |
| 2016 | 30 | +66.7% |
| 2017 | 9 | -70.0% |
| 2018 | 2 | -77.8% |
| 2019 | 5 | +150.0% |
| 2020 | 3 | -40.0% |
| 2021 | 1 | -66.7% |
| 2022 | 1 | +0.0% |
| 2023 | 127 | +12600.0% |
| 2024 | 55 | -56.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 280 | 126 | 402 | 6 |
| 1980s | 946.8 | 382 | 2,095 | 10 |
| 1990s | 183.89 | 0 | 563 | 9 |
| 2000s | 94.11 | 23 | 361 | 9 |
| 2010s | 73.9 | 2 | 295 | 10 |
| 2020s | 37.4 | 1 | 127 | 5 |
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths 136 (2100)
- Population ages 65 and above, total, annual growth rate 5.55 % 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 0.017 units per person (2025)
- Population, female, annual growth rate 4.69 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population, female, per capita 0.2891 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Qatar?
- Reported cases of measles in Qatar was 55 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Qatar?
- The highest recorded value was 2,095 in 1986.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Qatar?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 1995.
- How does Qatar rank for reported cases of measles?
- Qatar ranks 89th out of 205 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Qatar?
- Over the last ten years it is up 19.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Qatar 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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