Reported cases of measles in Venezuela
Venezuela: Reported cases of measles was 0 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
0 Cases
World rank
146th
of 210 countries
All-time high
34,796 Cases
in 1975
All-time low
0 Cases
in 1999
Years of data
51
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Venezuela, 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 Venezuela stood at 0 Cases. That is the lowest value across all 51 years on record.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 100.0% over five years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Venezuela peaked at 34,796 Cases in 1975 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 1999.
Venezuela ranks 146th of 210 countries on this measure, 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 Venezuela, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 33,454 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 34,796 Cases | +4.0% |
| 1976 | 23,268 Cases | -33.1% |
| 1977 | 13,330 Cases | -42.7% |
| 1978 | 18,568 Cases | +39.3% |
| 1979 | 21,691 Cases | +16.8% |
| 1980 | 9,750 Cases | -55.1% |
| 1981 | 31,255 Cases | +220.6% |
| 1982 | 14,200 Cases | -54.6% |
| 1983 | 11,263 Cases | -20.7% |
| 1984 | 11,833 Cases | +5.1% |
| 1985 | 21,974 Cases | +85.7% |
| 1986 | 14,026 Cases | -36.2% |
| 1987 | 19,261 Cases | +37.3% |
| 1988 | 12,339 Cases | -35.9% |
| 1989 | 10,160 Cases | -17.7% |
| 1990 | 9,881 Cases | -2.7% |
| 1991 | 15,273 Cases | +54.6% |
| 1992 | 11,949 Cases | -21.8% |
| 1993 | 20,244 Cases | +69.4% |
| 1994 | 15,364 Cases | -24.1% |
| 1995 | 172 Cases | -98.9% |
| 1996 | 89 Cases | -48.3% |
| 1997 | 27 Cases | -69.7% |
| 1998 | 4 Cases | -85.2% |
| 1999 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2000 | 22 Cases | — |
| 2001 | 115 Cases | +422.7% |
| 2002 | 2,392 Cases | +1980.0% |
| 2003 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2004 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2005 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2006 | 78 Cases | — |
| 2007 | 32 Cases | -59.0% |
| 2008 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2009 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2010 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2011 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2012 | 1 Cases | — |
| 2013 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2014 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2015 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2016 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2017 | 727 Cases | — |
| 2018 | 5,667 Cases | +679.5% |
| 2019 | 548 Cases | -90.3% |
| 2020 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2021 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2022 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2023 | 0 Cases | — |
| 2024 | 0 Cases | — |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 24,184 Cases | 13,330 Cases | 34,796 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 15,606 Cases | 9,750 Cases | 31,255 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 7,300 Cases | 0 Cases | 20,244 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 263.9 Cases | 0 Cases | 2,392 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 694.3 Cases | 0 Cases | 5,667 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 Cases | 0 Cases | 0 Cases | 5 |
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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 0.1213 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate -2 % 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 0.1279 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Venezuela?
- Reported cases of measles in Venezuela was 0 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 Venezuela?
- The highest recorded value was 34,796 Cases in 1975.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Venezuela?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 1999.
- How does Venezuela rank for reported cases of measles?
- Venezuela ranks 146th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Where does this Venezuela 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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