Reported cases of measles in Sweden
Sweden: Reported cases of measles was 38 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Sweden, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Sweden recorded 38 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 245.5% on the previous year and up 46.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Sweden peaked at 10,313 Cases in 1977 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2021.
That places Sweden 94th 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 Sweden, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 7,464 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 7,841 Cases | +5.1% |
| 1976 | 8,774 Cases | +11.9% |
| 1977 | 10,313 Cases | +17.5% |
| 1978 | 6,908 Cases | -33.0% |
| 1979 | 8,668 Cases | +25.5% |
| 1980 | 1,786 Cases | -79.4% |
| 1981 | 3,540 Cases | +98.2% |
| 1982 | 6,223 Cases | +75.8% |
| 1983 | 4,626 Cases | -25.7% |
| 1984 | 1,003 Cases | -78.3% |
| 1985 | 326 Cases | -67.5% |
| 1986 | 173 Cases | -46.9% |
| 1988 | 38 Cases | -78.0% |
| 1989 | 62 Cases | +63.2% |
| 1990 | 29 Cases | -53.2% |
| 1991 | 25 Cases | -13.8% |
| 1992 | 57 Cases | +128.0% |
| 1993 | 25 Cases | -56.1% |
| 1994 | 21 Cases | -16.0% |
| 1995 | 23 Cases | +9.5% |
| 1996 | 44 Cases | +91.3% |
| 1997 | 62 Cases | +40.9% |
| 2000 | 59 Cases | -4.8% |
| 2001 | 5 Cases | -91.5% |
| 2002 | 9 Cases | +80.0% |
| 2003 | 3 Cases | -66.7% |
| 2004 | 5 Cases | +66.7% |
| 2005 | 13 Cases | +160.0% |
| 2006 | 19 Cases | +46.2% |
| 2007 | 1 Cases | -94.7% |
| 2008 | 25 Cases | +2400.0% |
| 2009 | 3 Cases | -88.0% |
| 2010 | 6 Cases | +100.0% |
| 2011 | 26 Cases | +333.3% |
| 2012 | 30 Cases | +15.4% |
| 2013 | 51 Cases | +70.0% |
| 2014 | 26 Cases | -49.0% |
| 2015 | 22 Cases | -15.4% |
| 2016 | 3 Cases | -86.4% |
| 2017 | 41 Cases | +1266.7% |
| 2018 | 43 Cases | +4.9% |
| 2019 | 20 Cases | -53.5% |
| 2020 | 5 Cases | -75.0% |
| 2021 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 5 Cases | — |
| 2023 | 11 Cases | +120.0% |
| 2024 | 38 Cases | +245.5% |
Sweden compared with similar countries
- Sweden's 38 Cases is above the median for high income countries, which is 7 Cases, 5.4× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Sweden's 38 Cases is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97 Cases, 39% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Sweden 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | +2400.0% | 1 Cases | 25 Cases |
| 2017 | +1266.7% | 3 Cases | 41 Cases |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 8,328 Cases | 6,908 Cases | 10,313 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 1,975 Cases | 38 Cases | 6,223 Cases | 9 |
| 1990s | 35.75 Cases | 21 Cases | 62 Cases | 8 |
| 2000s | 14.2 Cases | 1 Cases | 59 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 26.8 Cases | 3 Cases | 51 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 11.8 Cases | 0 Cases | 38 Cases | 5 |
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- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -3.12 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, per capita 0.0243 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -3.2 % 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 0.0256 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Sweden?
- Reported cases of measles in Sweden was 38 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 Sweden?
- The highest recorded value was 10,313 Cases in 1977.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Sweden?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2021.
- How does Sweden rank for reported cases of measles?
- Sweden ranks 94th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Sweden?
- Over the last ten years it is up 46.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Sweden 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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