Reported cases of measles in United States
United States: Reported cases of measles was 121 Cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
121 Cases
Change on year
up 764.3%
World rank
80th
of 210 countries
All-time high
57,345 Cases
in 1977
All-time low
14 Cases
in 2021
Years of data
48
1974–2023
Reported cases of measles in United States, 1974–2023
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 United States is 121 Cases, measured in 2023.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 764.3% on the previous year and down 35.3% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in United States peaked at 57,345 Cases in 1977 and was at its lowest, 14 Cases, in 2021.
That places United States 80th out of 210 countries with data for 2023, putting it 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 United States, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 22,094 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 24,374 Cases | +10.3% |
| 1976 | 41,126 Cases | +68.7% |
| 1977 | 57,345 Cases | +39.4% |
| 1978 | 26,871 Cases | -53.1% |
| 1979 | 13,597 Cases | -49.4% |
| 1980 | 13,506 Cases | -0.7% |
| 1981 | 3,124 Cases | -76.9% |
| 1982 | 1,714 Cases | -45.1% |
| 1983 | 1,497 Cases | -12.7% |
| 1984 | 2,587 Cases | +72.8% |
| 1985 | 2,822 Cases | +9.1% |
| 1986 | 6,282 Cases | +122.6% |
| 1987 | 3,655 Cases | -41.8% |
| 1988 | 3,396 Cases | -7.1% |
| 1989 | 18,193 Cases | +435.7% |
| 1990 | 27,786 Cases | +52.7% |
| 1991 | 9,643 Cases | -65.3% |
| 1992 | 2,231 Cases | -76.9% |
| 1993 | 312 Cases | -86.0% |
| 1994 | 958 Cases | +207.1% |
| 1995 | 309 Cases | -67.7% |
| 1996 | 489 Cases | +58.3% |
| 1997 | 138 Cases | -71.8% |
| 1998 | 100 Cases | -27.5% |
| 1999 | 100 Cases | +0.0% |
| 2000 | 85 Cases | -15.0% |
| 2001 | 116 Cases | +36.5% |
| 2002 | 41 Cases | -64.7% |
| 2003 | 56 Cases | +36.6% |
| 2004 | 37 Cases | -33.9% |
| 2005 | 66 Cases | +78.4% |
| 2006 | 55 Cases | -16.7% |
| 2007 | 43 Cases | -21.8% |
| 2008 | 140 Cases | +225.6% |
| 2009 | 71 Cases | -49.3% |
| 2010 | 63 Cases | -11.3% |
| 2011 | 220 Cases | +249.2% |
| 2012 | 55 Cases | -75.0% |
| 2013 | 187 Cases | +240.0% |
| 2014 | 667 Cases | +256.7% |
| 2015 | 188 Cases | -71.8% |
| 2016 | 85 Cases | -54.8% |
| 2017 | 120 Cases | +41.2% |
| 2018 | 375 Cases | +212.5% |
| 2020 | 1,275 Cases | +240.0% |
| 2021 | 14 Cases | -98.9% |
| 2023 | 121 Cases | +764.3% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 30,901 Cases | 13,597 Cases | 57,345 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 5,678 Cases | 1,497 Cases | 18,193 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,207 Cases | 100 Cases | 27,786 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 71 Cases | 37 Cases | 140 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 217.78 Cases | 55 Cases | 667 Cases | 9 |
| 2020s | 470 Cases | 14 Cases | 1,275 Cases | 3 |
Countries ranked near United States
- 77 Sierra Leone 129 Cases compare
- 78 Syria 128 Cases compare
- 79 Central African Republic 125 Cases compare
- 81 France 117 Cases compare
- 82 Nepal 113 Cases compare
- 83 Madagascar 104 Cases compare
More health data for United States
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.67 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate -0.1867 % change on previous year (2090)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 1,069 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 4,015 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate -0.7786 % 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 0.0833 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -0.7908 % 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 0.0877 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in United States?
- Reported cases of measles in United States was 121 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 United States?
- The highest recorded value was 57,345 Cases in 1977.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in United States?
- The lowest recorded value was 14 Cases in 2021.
- How does United States rank for reported cases of measles?
- United States ranks 80th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in United States?
- Over the last ten years it is down 35.3%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United States 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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