Reported cases of measles in United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates: Reported cases of measles was 559 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
559 Cases
Change on year
up 15.5%
World rank
52nd
of 210 countries
All-time high
2,913 Cases
in 1987
All-time low
22 Cases
in 2004
Years of data
46
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in United Arab Emirates, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
In 2024, reported cases of measles in United Arab Emirates stood at 559 Cases.
That represents a change of up 15.5% on the previous year and up 62.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in United Arab Emirates peaked at 2,913 Cases in 1987 and was at its lowest, 22 Cases, in 2004.
That places United Arab Emirates 52nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of measles in United Arab Emirates, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 555 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 399 Cases | -28.1% |
| 1976 | 897 Cases | +124.8% |
| 1977 | 1,056 Cases | +17.7% |
| 1978 | 1,973 Cases | +86.8% |
| 1979 | 1,616 Cases | -18.1% |
| 1980 | 2,796 Cases | +73.0% |
| 1981 | 2,820 Cases | +0.9% |
| 1982 | 1,691 Cases | -40.0% |
| 1983 | 2,105 Cases | +24.5% |
| 1984 | 1,749 Cases | -16.9% |
| 1985 | 2,400 Cases | +37.2% |
| 1986 | 2,158 Cases | -10.1% |
| 1987 | 2,913 Cases | +35.0% |
| 1988 | 1,187 Cases | -59.3% |
| 1989 | 1,068 Cases | -10.0% |
| 1990 | 1,187 Cases | +11.1% |
| 1991 | 1,148 Cases | -3.3% |
| 1992 | 1,063 Cases | -7.4% |
| 1993 | 745 Cases | -29.9% |
| 1994 | 518 Cases | -30.5% |
| 1995 | 671 Cases | +29.5% |
| 1996 | 425 Cases | -36.7% |
| 1997 | 243 Cases | -42.8% |
| 1998 | 296 Cases | +21.8% |
| 1999 | 117 Cases | -60.5% |
| 2000 | 69 Cases | -41.0% |
| 2001 | 30 Cases | -56.5% |
| 2002 | 53 Cases | +76.7% |
| 2003 | 42 Cases | -20.8% |
| 2004 | 22 Cases | -47.6% |
| 2005 | 29 Cases | +31.8% |
| 2008 | 55 Cases | +89.7% |
| 2010 | 87 Cases | +58.2% |
| 2012 | 132 Cases | +51.7% |
| 2014 | 344 Cases | +160.6% |
| 2015 | 347 Cases | +0.9% |
| 2016 | 223 Cases | -35.7% |
| 2017 | 121 Cases | -45.7% |
| 2018 | 172 Cases | +42.1% |
| 2019 | 187 Cases | +8.7% |
| 2020 | 50 Cases | -73.3% |
| 2021 | 35 Cases | -30.0% |
| 2022 | 98 Cases | +180.0% |
| 2023 | 484 Cases | +393.9% |
| 2024 | 559 Cases | +15.5% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1,083 Cases | 399 Cases | 1,973 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 2,089 Cases | 1,068 Cases | 2,913 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 641.3 Cases | 117 Cases | 1,187 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 42.86 Cases | 22 Cases | 69 Cases | 7 |
| 2010s | 201.62 Cases | 87 Cases | 347 Cases | 8 |
| 2020s | 245.2 Cases | 35 Cases | 559 Cases | 5 |
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- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -0.3472 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 2.97 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 308.9 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 287 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate 4.71 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.0797 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate 3.16 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.0801 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in United Arab Emirates?
- Reported cases of measles in United Arab Emirates was 559 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 United Arab Emirates?
- The highest recorded value was 2,913 Cases in 1987.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in United Arab Emirates?
- The lowest recorded value was 22 Cases in 2004.
- How does United Arab Emirates rank for reported cases of measles?
- United Arab Emirates ranks 52nd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in United Arab Emirates?
- Over the last ten years it is up 62.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Arab Emirates 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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