Reported cases of measles in Palestine, State of
Palestine, State of: Reported cases of measles was 3 Cases in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2023)
3 Cases
Change on year
down 72.7%
World rank
127th
of 210 countries
All-time high
1,001 Cases
in 2020
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2018
Years of data
12
1996–2023
Reported cases of measles in Palestine, State of, 1996–2023
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
In 2023, reported cases of measles in Palestine, State of stood at 3 Cases.
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, State of peaked at 1,001 Cases in 2020 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2018.
Palestine, State of 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, State of, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 33 Cases | — |
| 1997 | 28 Cases | -15.2% |
| 1998 | 40 Cases | +42.9% |
| 1999 | 138 Cases | +245.0% |
| 2000 | 5 Cases | -96.4% |
| 2010 | 1 Cases | -80.0% |
| 2017 | 63 Cases | +6200.0% |
| 2018 | 0 Cases | -100.0% |
| 2019 | 228 Cases | — |
| 2020 | 1,001 Cases | +339.0% |
| 2021 | 11 Cases | -98.9% |
| 2023 | 3 Cases | -72.7% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 59.75 Cases | 28 Cases | 138 Cases | 4 |
| 2000s | 5 Cases | 5 Cases | 5 Cases | 1 |
| 2010s | 73 Cases | 0 Cases | 228 Cases | 4 |
| 2020s | 338.33 Cases | 3 Cases | 1,001 Cases | 3 |
Countries ranked near Palestine, State of
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- 130 San Marino 2 Cases compare
- 130 Seychelles 2 Cases compare
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More health data for Palestine, State of
- 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)
- Estimated changes in temperature-related death rates compared to projected death rates 774.2 deaths per 1,000 people (2090)
- Number of infants who die before age 1 284 deaths (2100)
- Population ages 50-54, male, annual growth rate 3.44 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 50-54, male, per capita 0.0153 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, annual growth rate 3.57 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per unit of GDP 0 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Population ages 55-59, female, per capita 0.0139 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Palestine, State of?
- Reported cases of measles in Palestine, State of was 3 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 Palestine, State of?
- The highest recorded value was 1,001 Cases in 2020.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Palestine, State of?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2018.
- How does Palestine, State of rank for reported cases of measles?
- Palestine, State of ranks 127th out of 210 countries with data for 2023.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Palestine, State of?
- Over the last ten years it is up 200.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Palestine, State of 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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