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% |
Switzerland compared with similar countries
- Switzerland's 97 Cases is above the median for high income countries, which is 7 Cases, 13.9× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- Switzerland's 97 Cases is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97 Cases, 1.0× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Switzerland 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | +5100.0% | 1 Cases | 52 Cases |
| 2007 | +1591.7% | 60 Cases | 1,015 Cases |
| 2011 | +706.5% | 77 Cases | 621 Cases |
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 |
Countries ranked near Switzerland
More health data for Switzerland
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -2.13 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -1.27 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 46 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 1 (2023)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.0481 % 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 0.0233 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.0927 % 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 0.0245 units per person (2025)
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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