Reported cases of measles in Serbia
Serbia: Reported cases of measles was 892 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Serbia, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles in Serbia stood at 892 Cases.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 1,684.0% on the previous year and up 2,310.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Serbia peaked at 37,441 Cases in 1980 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2012.
That places Serbia 43rd 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 Serbia, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 24,340 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 31,782 Cases | +30.6% |
| 1976 | 31,487 Cases | -0.9% |
| 1977 | 27,918 Cases | -11.3% |
| 1978 | 27,667 Cases | -0.9% |
| 1979 | 18,596 Cases | -32.8% |
| 1980 | 37,441 Cases | +101.3% |
| 1981 | 20,878 Cases | -44.2% |
| 1982 | 13,826 Cases | -33.8% |
| 1983 | 12,967 Cases | -6.2% |
| 1984 | 20,233 Cases | +56.0% |
| 1985 | 25,325 Cases | +25.2% |
| 1986 | 14,148 Cases | -44.1% |
| 1987 | 8,639 Cases | -38.9% |
| 1988 | 6,629 Cases | -23.3% |
| 1989 | 16,149 Cases | +143.6% |
| 1990 | 4,978 Cases | -69.2% |
| 1991 | 991 Cases | -80.1% |
| 1992 | 2,108 Cases | +112.7% |
| 1993 | 16,777 Cases | +695.9% |
| 1994 | 800 Cases | -95.2% |
| 1995 | 524 Cases | -34.5% |
| 1996 | 458 Cases | -12.6% |
| 1997 | 4,692 Cases | +924.5% |
| 1998 | 922 Cases | -80.3% |
| 1999 | 288 Cases | -68.8% |
| 2000 | 38 Cases | -86.8% |
| 2001 | 35 Cases | -7.9% |
| 2002 | 63 Cases | +80.0% |
| 2003 | 15 Cases | -76.2% |
| 2004 | 11 Cases | -26.7% |
| 2005 | 2 Cases | -81.8% |
| 2006 | 2 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2007 | 201 Cases | +9950.0% |
| 2008 | 2 Cases | -99.0% |
| 2009 | 1 Cases | -50.0% |
| 2010 | 20 Cases | +1900.0% |
| 2011 | 370 Cases | +1750.0% |
| 2012 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2013 | 1 Cases | — |
| 2014 | 37 Cases | +3600.0% |
| 2015 | 383 Cases | +935.1% |
| 2016 | 11 Cases | -97.1% |
| 2017 | 721 Cases | +6454.5% |
| 2018 | 5,076 Cases | +604.0% |
| 2019 | 22 Cases | -99.6% |
| 2020 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 1 Cases | — |
| 2022 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 50 Cases | — |
| 2024 | 892 Cases | +1684.0% |
Serbia compared with similar countries
- Serbia's 892 Cases is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 9.5 Cases, 93.9× the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Serbia's 892 Cases is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97 Cases, 9.2× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Serbia 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 | +9950.0% | 2 Cases | 201 Cases |
| 2017 | +6454.5% | 11 Cases | 721 Cases |
| 2014 | +3600.0% | 1 Cases | 37 Cases |
| 2010 | +1900.0% | 1 Cases | 20 Cases |
| 2011 | +1750.0% | 20 Cases | 370 Cases |
| 2024 | +1684.0% | 50 Cases | 892 Cases |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 26,965 Cases | 18,596 Cases | 31,782 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 17,624 Cases | 6,629 Cases | 37,441 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,254 Cases | 288 Cases | 16,777 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 37 Cases | 1 Cases | 201 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 664.1 Cases | 0 Cases | 5,076 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 188.6 Cases | 0 Cases | 892 Cases | 5 |
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- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.022 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2025)
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- Population ages 00-04, male, per capita 0.0231 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Serbia?
- Reported cases of measles in Serbia was 892 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 Serbia?
- The highest recorded value was 37,441 Cases in 1980.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Serbia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2012.
- How does Serbia rank for reported cases of measles?
- Serbia ranks 43rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Serbia?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,310.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Serbia 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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