Reported cases of measles in Palestine
Palestine: Reported cases of measles was 3 in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3
Change on year
down 72.7%
World rank
127th
of 210 countries
All-time high
1,001
in 2020
All-time low
0
in 2018
Years of data
12
1996–2023
Reported cases of measles in Palestine, 1996–2023
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2023, reported cases of measles in Palestine stood at 3.
The figure is down 72.7% on the previous year and up 200.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Palestine peaked at 1,001 in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0, in 2018.
Palestine ranks 127th 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 Palestine, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 33 | — |
| 1997 | 28 | -15.2% |
| 1998 | 40 | +42.9% |
| 1999 | 138 | +245.0% |
| 2000 | 5 | -96.4% |
| 2010 | 1 | -80.0% |
| 2017 | 63 | +6200.0% |
| 2018 | 0 | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 228 | — |
| 2020 | 1,001 | +339.0% |
| 2021 | 11 | -98.9% |
| 2023 | 3 | -72.7% |
Palestine compared with similar countries
- Palestine's 3 is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 91, 3% of the median. (47 countries reporting)
- Palestine's 3 is below the median for Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, which is 91, 3% of the median. (23 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 59.75 | 28 | 138 | 4 |
| 2000s | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010s | 73 | 0 | 228 | 4 |
| 2020s | 338.33 | 3 | 1,001 | 3 |
Countries ranked near Palestine
- 124 Bolivia 4 compare
- 124 Estonia 4 compare
- 124 Slovakia 4 compare
- 127 Botswana 3 compare
- 127 Luxembourg 3 compare
- 130 Bahrain 2 compare
- 130 Bermuda 2 compare
- 130 East Timor 2 compare
- 130 Finland 2 compare
- 130 Iceland 2 compare
- 130 Lesotho 2 compare
- 130 Maldives 2 compare
- 130 Monaco 2 compare
- 130 North Macedonia 2 compare
- 130 Peru 2 compare
- 130 San Marino 2 compare
- 130 Seychelles 2 compare
- 130 Turks and Caicos Islands 2 compare
More health data for Palestine
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.39 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.4 % change on previous year (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 284 (2100)
- Neonatal tetanus - number of reported cases, gaps filled 0 (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, female, annual growth rate 0.1708 % 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 0.0623 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 00-04, male, annual growth rate 0.0116 % 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 0.0651 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Palestine?
- Reported cases of measles in Palestine was 3 in 2023, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest reported cases of measles recorded in Palestine?
- The highest recorded value was 1,001 in 2020.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Palestine?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 in 2018.
- How does Palestine rank for reported cases of measles?
- Palestine ranks 127th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Palestine?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Palestine 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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