Reported cases of measles in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Reported cases of measles was 3,426 in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in United Kingdom, 1974–2024
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 3,426 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 peaked at 190,393 in 1977 and was at its lowest, 2, in 2021.
That places United Kingdom 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, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 118,672 | — |
| 1975 | 158,619 | +33.7% |
| 1976 | 68,422 | -56.9% |
| 1977 | 190,393 | +178.3% |
| 1978 | 133,811 | -29.7% |
| 1979 | 93,371 | -30.2% |
| 1980 | 147,962 | +58.5% |
| 1981 | 61,779 | -58.2% |
| 1982 | 105,642 | +71.0% |
| 1983 | 114,948 | +8.8% |
| 1984 | 67,632 | -41.2% |
| 1985 | 104,774 | +54.9% |
| 1986 | 90,214 | -13.9% |
| 1987 | 44,850 | -50.3% |
| 1988 | 88,259 | +96.8% |
| 1989 | 30,160 | -65.8% |
| 1990 | 28,228 | -6.4% |
| 1991 | 11,727 | -58.5% |
| 1992 | 12,317 | +5.0% |
| 1993 | 12,018 | -2.4% |
| 1994 | 23,525 | +95.7% |
| 1995 | 9,017 | -61.7% |
| 1996 | 6,866 | -23.9% |
| 1997 | 4,844 | -29.4% |
| 1998 | 74 | -98.5% |
| 2000 | 104 | +40.5% |
| 2001 | 73 | -29.8% |
| 2002 | 314 | +330.1% |
| 2003 | 460 | +46.5% |
| 2004 | 189 | -58.9% |
| 2005 | 79 | -58.2% |
| 2006 | 764 | +867.1% |
| 2007 | 1,022 | +33.8% |
| 2008 | 1,445 | +41.4% |
| 2009 | 1,212 | -16.1% |
| 2010 | 443 | -63.4% |
| 2011 | 1,112 | +151.0% |
| 2012 | 2,092 | +88.1% |
| 2013 | 1,919 | -8.3% |
| 2014 | 133 | -93.1% |
| 2015 | 91 | -31.6% |
| 2016 | 558 | +513.2% |
| 2017 | 364 | -34.8% |
| 2018 | 1,216 | +234.1% |
| 2019 | 1,092 | -10.2% |
| 2020 | 95 | -91.3% |
| 2021 | 2 | -97.9% |
| 2022 | 63 | +3050.0% |
| 2023 | 493 | +682.5% |
| 2024 | 3,426 | +594.9% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 3,426 is above the median for high income countries, which is 7, 489.4× the median. (75 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 3,426 is above the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 97, 35.3× the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Reported cases of measles in United Kingdom 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | +3050.0% | 2 | 63 |
| 2006 | +867.1% | 79 | 764 |
| 2023 | +682.5% | 63 | 493 |
| 2024 | +594.9% | 493 | 3,426 |
| 2016 | +513.2% | 91 | 558 |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 127,215 | 68,422 | 190,393 | 6 |
| 1980s | 85,622 | 30,160 | 147,962 | 10 |
| 1990s | 12,068 | 74 | 28,228 | 9 |
| 2000s | 566.2 | 73 | 1,445 | 10 |
| 2010s | 902 | 91 | 2,092 | 10 |
| 2020s | 815.8 | 2 | 3,426 | 5 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
- 22 Burkina Faso 4,397 compare
- 23 Philippines 3,844 compare
- 24 Malaysia 3,791 compare
- 26 South Sudan 3,114 compare
- 27 Burundi 2,741 compare
- 28 Niger 2,362 compare
More health data for United Kingdom
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.71 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 0.0265 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 461 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate -0.7128 % 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 0.0247 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate -0.7724 % 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 0.0261 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in United Kingdom?
- Reported cases of measles in United Kingdom was 3,426 in 2024, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 190,393 in 1977.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 2 in 2021.
- How does United Kingdom rank for reported cases of measles?
- United Kingdom ranks 25th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- 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 data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Reported cases of measles. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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