Reported cases of measles in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka: Reported cases of measles was 298 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
298 Cases
Change on year
down 63.2%
World rank
67th
of 210 countries
All-time high
16,527 Cases
in 2000
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2006
Years of data
50
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Sri Lanka, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Sri Lanka recorded 298 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 63.2% on the previous year and down 82.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Sri Lanka peaked at 16,527 Cases in 2000 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2006.
That places Sri Lanka 67th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 Sri Lanka, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1,580 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 5,000 Cases | +216.5% |
| 1976 | 5,639 Cases | +12.8% |
| 1977 | 5,814 Cases | +3.1% |
| 1978 | 6,128 Cases | +5.4% |
| 1979 | 6,126 Cases | -0.0% |
| 1980 | 5,032 Cases | -17.9% |
| 1981 | 6,232 Cases | +23.8% |
| 1982 | 13,273 Cases | +113.0% |
| 1983 | 8,171 Cases | -38.4% |
| 1984 | 13,215 Cases | +61.7% |
| 1985 | 9,398 Cases | -28.9% |
| 1986 | 6,235 Cases | -33.7% |
| 1987 | 3,508 Cases | -43.7% |
| 1988 | 2,630 Cases | -25.0% |
| 1989 | 780 Cases | -70.3% |
| 1990 | 4,004 Cases | +413.3% |
| 1991 | 1,896 Cases | -52.6% |
| 1992 | 701 Cases | -63.0% |
| 1993 | 558 Cases | -20.4% |
| 1994 | 566 Cases | +1.4% |
| 1995 | 408 Cases | -27.9% |
| 1996 | 158 Cases | -61.3% |
| 1997 | 195 Cases | +23.4% |
| 1998 | 177 Cases | -9.2% |
| 1999 | 2,417 Cases | +1265.5% |
| 2000 | 16,527 Cases | +583.8% |
| 2001 | 309 Cases | -98.1% |
| 2002 | 139 Cases | -55.0% |
| 2003 | 65 Cases | -53.2% |
| 2004 | 35 Cases | -46.2% |
| 2005 | 3 Cases | -91.4% |
| 2006 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2007 | 44 Cases | — |
| 2008 | 33 Cases | -25.0% |
| 2009 | 21 Cases | -36.4% |
| 2010 | 79 Cases | +276.2% |
| 2011 | 60 Cases | -24.1% |
| 2012 | 51 Cases | -15.0% |
| 2013 | 2,107 Cases | +4031.4% |
| 2014 | 1,686 Cases | -20.0% |
| 2015 | 1,568 Cases | -7.0% |
| 2016 | 112 Cases | -92.9% |
| 2017 | 1 Cases | -99.1% |
| 2018 | 1 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2019 | 49 Cases | +4800.0% |
| 2020 | 2 Cases | -95.9% |
| 2022 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2023 | 810 Cases | — |
| 2024 | 298 Cases | -63.2% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5,048 Cases | 1,580 Cases | 6,128 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 6,847 Cases | 780 Cases | 13,273 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 1,108 Cases | 158 Cases | 4,004 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,718 Cases | 0 Cases | 16,527 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 571.4 Cases | 1 Cases | 2,107 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 277.5 Cases | 0 Cases | 810 Cases | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Sri Lanka?
- Reported cases of measles in Sri Lanka was 298 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 Sri Lanka?
- The highest recorded value was 16,527 Cases in 2000.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Sri Lanka?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2006.
- How does Sri Lanka rank for reported cases of measles?
- Sri Lanka ranks 67th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Sri Lanka?
- Over the last ten years it is down 82.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sri Lanka 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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