Reported cases of measles in Switzerland
Switzerland: Reported cases of measles was 97 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Switzerland, 1987–2024
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 Switzerland is 97 Cases, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 86.5% on the previous year and up 321.7% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Switzerland peaked at 7,600 Cases in 1988 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2021.
Switzerland ranks 84th 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 Switzerland, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 7,400 Cases | — |
| 1988 | 7,600 Cases | +2.7% |
| 1989 | 2,700 Cases | -64.5% |
| 1990 | 1,990 Cases | -26.3% |
| 1991 | 2,700 Cases | +35.7% |
| 1992 | 4,300 Cases | +59.3% |
| 1993 | 3,000 Cases | -30.2% |
| 1994 | 1,400 Cases | -53.3% |
| 1995 | 1,400 Cases | +0.0% |
| 1996 | 2,000 Cases | +42.9% |
| 1997 | 6,400 Cases | +220.0% |
| 1998 | 2,000 Cases | -68.8% |
| 1999 | 800 Cases | -60.0% |
| 2001 | 700 Cases | -12.5% |
| 2003 | 574 Cases | -18.0% |
| 2004 | 39 Cases | -93.2% |
| 2005 | 60 Cases | +53.8% |
| 2007 | 1,015 Cases | +1591.7% |
| 2008 | 2,022 Cases | +99.2% |
| 2009 | 958 Cases | -52.6% |
| 2010 | 77 Cases | -92.0% |
| 2011 | 621 Cases | +706.5% |
| 2012 | 61 Cases | -90.2% |
| 2013 | 175 Cases | +186.9% |
| 2014 | 23 Cases | -86.9% |
| 2015 | 35 Cases | +52.2% |
| 2016 | 65 Cases | +85.7% |
| 2017 | 105 Cases | +61.5% |
| 2018 | 50 Cases | -52.4% |
| 2020 | 37 Cases | -26.0% |
| 2021 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2022 | 1 Cases | — |
| 2023 | 52 Cases | +5100.0% |
| 2024 | 97 Cases | +86.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5,900 Cases | 2,700 Cases | 7,600 Cases | 3 |
| 1990s | 2,599 Cases | 800 Cases | 6,400 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 766.86 Cases | 39 Cases | 2,022 Cases | 7 |
| 2010s | 134.67 Cases | 23 Cases | 621 Cases | 9 |
| 2020s | 37.4 Cases | 0 Cases | 97 Cases | 5 |
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- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.0725 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Switzerland?
- Reported cases of measles in Switzerland was 97 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 Switzerland?
- The highest recorded value was 7,600 Cases in 1988.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Switzerland?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2021.
- How does Switzerland rank for reported cases of measles?
- Switzerland ranks 84th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Switzerland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 321.7%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Switzerland 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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