Reported cases of measles in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Reported cases of measles was 3,426 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
3,426 Cases
Change on year
up 594.9%
World rank
25th
of 210 countries
All-time high
190,393 Cases
in 1977
All-time low
2 Cases
in 2021
Years of data
50
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland recorded 3,426 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 594.9% on the previous year and up 2,475.9% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland peaked at 190,393 Cases in 1977 and was at its lowest, 2 Cases, in 2021.
That places United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 25th 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 Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 118,672 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 158,619 Cases | +33.7% |
| 1976 | 68,422 Cases | -56.9% |
| 1977 | 190,393 Cases | +178.3% |
| 1978 | 133,811 Cases | -29.7% |
| 1979 | 93,371 Cases | -30.2% |
| 1980 | 147,962 Cases | +58.5% |
| 1981 | 61,779 Cases | -58.2% |
| 1982 | 105,642 Cases | +71.0% |
| 1983 | 114,948 Cases | +8.8% |
| 1984 | 67,632 Cases | -41.2% |
| 1985 | 104,774 Cases | +54.9% |
| 1986 | 90,214 Cases | -13.9% |
| 1987 | 44,850 Cases | -50.3% |
| 1988 | 88,259 Cases | +96.8% |
| 1989 | 30,160 Cases | -65.8% |
| 1990 | 28,228 Cases | -6.4% |
| 1991 | 11,727 Cases | -58.5% |
| 1992 | 12,317 Cases | +5.0% |
| 1993 | 12,018 Cases | -2.4% |
| 1994 | 23,525 Cases | +95.7% |
| 1995 | 9,017 Cases | -61.7% |
| 1996 | 6,866 Cases | -23.9% |
| 1997 | 4,844 Cases | -29.4% |
| 1998 | 74 Cases | -98.5% |
| 2000 | 104 Cases | +40.5% |
| 2001 | 73 Cases | -29.8% |
| 2002 | 314 Cases | +330.1% |
| 2003 | 460 Cases | +46.5% |
| 2004 | 189 Cases | -58.9% |
| 2005 | 79 Cases | -58.2% |
| 2006 | 764 Cases | +867.1% |
| 2007 | 1,022 Cases | +33.8% |
| 2008 | 1,445 Cases | +41.4% |
| 2009 | 1,212 Cases | -16.1% |
| 2010 | 443 Cases | -63.4% |
| 2011 | 1,112 Cases | +151.0% |
| 2012 | 2,092 Cases | +88.1% |
| 2013 | 1,919 Cases | -8.3% |
| 2014 | 133 Cases | -93.1% |
| 2015 | 91 Cases | -31.6% |
| 2016 | 558 Cases | +513.2% |
| 2017 | 364 Cases | -34.8% |
| 2018 | 1,216 Cases | +234.1% |
| 2019 | 1,092 Cases | -10.2% |
| 2020 | 95 Cases | -91.3% |
| 2021 | 2 Cases | -97.9% |
| 2022 | 63 Cases | +3050.0% |
| 2023 | 493 Cases | +682.5% |
| 2024 | 3,426 Cases | +594.9% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 127,215 Cases | 68,422 Cases | 190,393 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 85,622 Cases | 30,160 Cases | 147,962 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,068 Cases | 74 Cases | 28,228 Cases | 9 |
| 2000s | 566.2 Cases | 73 Cases | 1,445 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 902 Cases | 91 Cases | 2,092 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 815.8 Cases | 2 Cases | 3,426 Cases | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- 22 Burkina Faso 4,397 Cases compare
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- 24 Malaysia 3,791 Cases compare
- 26 South Sudan 3,114 Cases compare
- 27 Burundi 2,741 Cases compare
- 28 Niger 2,362 Cases compare
More health data for United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0265 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,134 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
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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 0.0827 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -0.99 % 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 0.087 units per person (2025)
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Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Reported cases of measles in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland was 3,426 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 Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The highest recorded value was 190,393 Cases in 1977.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 Cases in 2021.
- How does United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland rank for reported cases of measles?
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ranks 25th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland?
- Over the last ten years it is up 2,475.9%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 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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