Reported cases of measles in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago: Reported cases of measles was 0 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0 Cases
World rank
146th
of 210 countries
All-time high
3,601 Cases
in 1981
All-time low
0 Cases
in 1992
Years of data
50
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Trinidad and Tobago, 1974–2024
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 Trinidad and Tobago is 0 Cases, measured in 2024. That is the lowest value across all 50 years on record.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Trinidad and Tobago peaked at 3,601 Cases in 1981 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 1992.
Trinidad and Tobago ranks 146th 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 Trinidad and Tobago, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 219 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 244 Cases | +11.4% |
| 1976 | 589 Cases | +141.4% |
| 1977 | 1,602 Cases | +172.0% |
| 1978 | 775 Cases | -51.6% |
| 1979 | 394 Cases | -49.2% |
| 1980 | 384 Cases | -2.5% |
| 1981 | 3,601 Cases | +837.8% |
| 1982 | 1,284 Cases | -64.3% |
| 1983 | 2,392 Cases | +86.3% |
| 1984 | 3,556 Cases | +48.7% |
| 1985 | 3,549 Cases | -0.2% |
| 1986 | 2,660 Cases | -25.0% |
| 1987 | 441 Cases | -83.4% |
| 1988 | 388 Cases | -12.0% |
| 1989 | 2,170 Cases | +459.3% |
| 1990 | 511 Cases | -76.5% |
| 1991 | 141 Cases | -72.4% |
| 1992 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 1993 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1994 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1995 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1996 | 0 Cases | — |
| 1997 | 1 Cases | — |
| 1998 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 1999 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2000 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2002 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2003 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2004 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2005 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2006 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2007 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2008 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2009 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2010 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2011 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2012 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2013 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2014 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2015 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2016 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2017 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2018 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2019 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2020 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2021 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2023 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2024 | 0 Cases | — |
Trinidad and Tobago compared with similar countries
- Trinidad and Tobago's 0 Cases is below the median for high income countries, which is 7 Cases. (75 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in Trinidad and Tobago 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | +837.8% | 384 Cases | 3,601 Cases |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 637.17 Cases | 219 Cases | 1,602 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 2,042 Cases | 384 Cases | 3,601 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 65.3 Cases | 0 Cases | 511 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 Cases | 0 Cases | 0 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 Cases | 0 Cases | 0 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 Cases | 0 Cases | 0 Cases | 4 |
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1463 % change on previous year (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 24 deaths (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -2.35 % 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 0.0263 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -2.36 % 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 0.0272 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Trinidad and Tobago?
- Reported cases of measles in Trinidad and Tobago was 0 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 Trinidad and Tobago?
- The highest recorded value was 3,601 Cases in 1981.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Trinidad and Tobago?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 1992.
- How does Trinidad and Tobago rank for reported cases of measles?
- Trinidad and Tobago ranks 146th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Trinidad and Tobago 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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