Reported cases of measles in Singapore
Singapore: Reported cases of measles was 12 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
12 Cases
World rank
114th
of 210 countries
All-time high
2,417 Cases
in 1984
All-time low
0 Cases
in 1976
Years of data
40
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Singapore, 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 Singapore stood at 12 Cases.
That represents a change of down 91.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Singapore peaked at 2,417 Cases in 1984 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 1976.
Singapore ranks 114th 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 Singapore, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 2 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 7 Cases | +250.0% |
| 1976 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 1977 | 255 Cases | — |
| 1981 | 771 Cases | +202.4% |
| 1982 | 1,965 Cases | +154.9% |
| 1983 | 677 Cases | -65.5% |
| 1984 | 2,417 Cases | +257.0% |
| 1985 | 136 Cases | -94.4% |
| 1986 | 218 Cases | +60.3% |
| 1987 | 123 Cases | -43.6% |
| 1988 | 192 Cases | +56.1% |
| 1989 | 146 Cases | -24.0% |
| 1990 | 143 Cases | -2.1% |
| 1991 | 216 Cases | +51.0% |
| 1992 | 606 Cases | +180.6% |
| 1993 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 1994 | 159 Cases | — |
| 1995 | 185 Cases | +16.4% |
| 1997 | 1,413 Cases | +663.8% |
| 1998 | 114 Cases | -91.9% |
| 1999 | 65 Cases | -43.0% |
| 2000 | 141 Cases | +116.9% |
| 2001 | 408 Cases | +189.4% |
| 2002 | 211 Cases | -48.3% |
| 2003 | 33 Cases | -84.4% |
| 2004 | 96 Cases | +190.9% |
| 2005 | 33 Cases | -65.6% |
| 2006 | 23 Cases | -30.3% |
| 2007 | 15 Cases | -34.8% |
| 2008 | 18 Cases | +20.0% |
| 2009 | 16 Cases | -11.1% |
| 2010 | 50 Cases | +212.5% |
| 2011 | 148 Cases | +196.0% |
| 2012 | 42 Cases | -71.6% |
| 2013 | 138 Cases | +228.6% |
| 2017 | 70 Cases | -49.3% |
| 2018 | 38 Cases | -45.7% |
| 2019 | 152 Cases | +300.0% |
| 2024 | 12 Cases | -92.1% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 66 Cases | 0 Cases | 255 Cases | 4 |
| 1980s | 738.33 Cases | 123 Cases | 2,417 Cases | 9 |
| 1990s | 322.33 Cases | 0 Cases | 1,413 Cases | 9 |
| 2000s | 99.4 Cases | 15 Cases | 408 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 91.14 Cases | 38 Cases | 152 Cases | 7 |
| 2020s | 12 Cases | 12 Cases | 12 Cases | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Singapore?
- Reported cases of measles in Singapore was 12 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 Singapore?
- The highest recorded value was 2,417 Cases in 1984.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Singapore?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 1976.
- How does Singapore rank for reported cases of measles?
- Singapore ranks 114th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Singapore?
- Over the last ten years it is down 91.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Singapore 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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