Reported cases of measles in Turkey
Turkey: Reported cases of measles was 5,088 Cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
5,088 Cases
Change on year
up 4,839.8%
World rank
21st
of 210 countries
All-time high
34,285 Cases
in 1993
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2008
Years of data
48
1974–2023
Reported cases of measles in Turkey, 1974–2023
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Turkey recorded 5,088 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 4,839.8% on the previous year and down 31.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Turkey peaked at 34,285 Cases in 1993 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2008.
That places Turkey 21st out of 210 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of measles in Turkey, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 12,836 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 24,347 Cases | +89.7% |
| 1976 | 21,740 Cases | -10.7% |
| 1977 | 16,123 Cases | -25.8% |
| 1978 | 12,517 Cases | -22.4% |
| 1979 | 11,471 Cases | -8.4% |
| 1980 | 8,618 Cases | -24.9% |
| 1981 | 26,547 Cases | +208.0% |
| 1982 | 8,778 Cases | -66.9% |
| 1983 | 31,515 Cases | +259.0% |
| 1984 | 30,666 Cases | -2.7% |
| 1985 | 14,695 Cases | -52.1% |
| 1986 | 2,267 Cases | -84.6% |
| 1987 | 2,194 Cases | -3.2% |
| 1988 | 9,279 Cases | +322.9% |
| 1989 | 19,273 Cases | +107.7% |
| 1990 | 11,372 Cases | -41.0% |
| 1991 | 22,521 Cases | +98.0% |
| 1992 | 24,626 Cases | +9.3% |
| 1993 | 34,285 Cases | +39.2% |
| 1994 | 23,733 Cases | -30.8% |
| 1995 | 13,544 Cases | -42.9% |
| 1996 | 27,171 Cases | +100.6% |
| 1997 | 22,795 Cases | -16.1% |
| 1998 | 27,120 Cases | +19.0% |
| 1999 | 16,329 Cases | -39.8% |
| 2000 | 16,244 Cases | -0.5% |
| 2001 | 30,509 Cases | +87.8% |
| 2002 | 7,823 Cases | -74.4% |
| 2003 | 5,844 Cases | -25.3% |
| 2004 | 8,927 Cases | +52.8% |
| 2005 | 6,200 Cases | -30.5% |
| 2006 | 34 Cases | -99.5% |
| 2007 | 3 Cases | -91.2% |
| 2008 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 4 Cases | — |
| 2010 | 7 Cases | +75.0% |
| 2011 | 111 Cases | +1485.7% |
| 2012 | 349 Cases | +214.4% |
| 2013 | 7,405 Cases | +2021.8% |
| 2014 | 565 Cases | -92.4% |
| 2015 | 342 Cases | -39.5% |
| 2016 | 9 Cases | -97.4% |
| 2017 | 84 Cases | +833.3% |
| 2018 | 716 Cases | +752.4% |
| 2019 | 2,904 Cases | +305.6% |
| 2022 | 103 Cases | -96.5% |
| 2023 | 5,088 Cases | +4839.8% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 16,506 Cases | 11,471 Cases | 24,347 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 15,383 Cases | 2,194 Cases | 31,515 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 22,350 Cases | 11,372 Cases | 34,285 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 7,559 Cases | 0 Cases | 30,509 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 1,249 Cases | 7 Cases | 7,405 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 2,596 Cases | 103 Cases | 5,088 Cases | 2 |
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More health data for Turkey
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.72 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.5275 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,582 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 858 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate -1.61 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.1031 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -1.53 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.1072 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Turkey?
- Reported cases of measles in Turkey was 5,088 Cases in 2023, 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 Turkey?
- The highest recorded value was 34,285 Cases in 1993.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Turkey?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2008.
- How does Turkey rank for reported cases of measles?
- Turkey ranks 21st out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Turkey?
- Over the last ten years it is down 31.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Turkey 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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