Reported cases of measles in Romania
Romania: Reported cases of measles was 25,505 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
25,505 Cases
Change on year
up 593.6%
World rank
5th
of 210 countries
All-time high
124,227 Cases
in 1977
All-time low
2 Cases
in 2021
Years of data
51
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Romania, 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 Romania is 25,505 Cases, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 593.6% on the previous year and up 43,128.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Romania peaked at 124,227 Cases in 1977 and was at its lowest, 2 Cases, in 2021.
Romania ranks 5th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of measles in Romania, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 122,470 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 110,703 Cases | -9.6% |
| 1976 | 113,907 Cases | +2.9% |
| 1977 | 124,227 Cases | +9.1% |
| 1978 | 110,124 Cases | -11.4% |
| 1979 | 66,371 Cases | -39.7% |
| 1980 | 10,476 Cases | -84.2% |
| 1981 | 21,584 Cases | +106.0% |
| 1982 | 61,682 Cases | +185.8% |
| 1983 | 4,723 Cases | -92.3% |
| 1984 | 2,108 Cases | -55.4% |
| 1985 | 5,007 Cases | +137.5% |
| 1986 | 34,037 Cases | +579.8% |
| 1987 | 11,833 Cases | -65.2% |
| 1988 | 1,810 Cases | -84.7% |
| 1989 | 3,870 Cases | +113.8% |
| 1990 | 4,691 Cases | +21.2% |
| 1991 | 1,773 Cases | -62.2% |
| 1992 | 6,061 Cases | +241.8% |
| 1993 | 28,321 Cases | +367.3% |
| 1994 | 6,228 Cases | -78.0% |
| 1995 | 2,188 Cases | -64.9% |
| 1996 | 906 Cases | -58.6% |
| 1997 | 23,579 Cases | +2502.5% |
| 1998 | 9,547 Cases | -59.5% |
| 1999 | 240 Cases | -97.5% |
| 2000 | 35 Cases | -85.4% |
| 2001 | 10 Cases | -71.4% |
| 2002 | 14 Cases | +40.0% |
| 2003 | 9 Cases | -35.7% |
| 2004 | 117 Cases | +1200.0% |
| 2005 | 5,043 Cases | +4210.3% |
| 2006 | 3,196 Cases | -36.6% |
| 2007 | 353 Cases | -89.0% |
| 2008 | 12 Cases | -96.6% |
| 2009 | 8 Cases | -33.3% |
| 2010 | 193 Cases | +2312.5% |
| 2011 | 4,189 Cases | +2070.5% |
| 2012 | 7,450 Cases | +77.8% |
| 2013 | 1,159 Cases | -84.4% |
| 2014 | 59 Cases | -94.9% |
| 2015 | 4 Cases | -93.2% |
| 2016 | 2,435 Cases | +60775.0% |
| 2017 | 9,076 Cases | +272.7% |
| 2018 | 6,407 Cases | -29.4% |
| 2019 | 3,900 Cases | -39.1% |
| 2020 | 1,004 Cases | -74.3% |
| 2021 | 2 Cases | -99.8% |
| 2022 | 17 Cases | +750.0% |
| 2023 | 3,677 Cases | +21529.4% |
| 2024 | 25,505 Cases | +593.6% |
Romania compared with similar countries
- Romania's 25,505 Cases is above the median for high income countries, which is 7 Cases, 3643.6× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Romania's 25,505 Cases is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97 Cases, 262.9× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Romania 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | +60775.0% | 4 Cases | 2,435 Cases |
| 2023 | +21529.4% | 17 Cases | 3,677 Cases |
| 2005 | +4210.3% | 117 Cases | 5,043 Cases |
| 1997 | +2502.5% | 906 Cases | 23,579 Cases |
| 2010 | +2312.5% | 8 Cases | 193 Cases |
| 2011 | +2070.5% | 193 Cases | 4,189 Cases |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 107,967 Cases | 66,371 Cases | 124,227 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 15,713 Cases | 1,810 Cases | 61,682 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 8,353 Cases | 240 Cases | 28,321 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 879.7 Cases | 8 Cases | 5,043 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,487 Cases | 4 Cases | 9,076 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 6,041 Cases | 2 Cases | 25,505 Cases | 5 |
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0235 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.52 % 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 0.0248 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Romania?
- Reported cases of measles in Romania was 25,505 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 Romania?
- The highest recorded value was 124,227 Cases in 1977.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Romania?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 Cases in 2021.
- How does Romania rank for reported cases of measles?
- Romania ranks 5th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Romania?
- Over the last ten years it is up 43,128.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Romania 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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