Reported cases of measles in Yemen
Yemen: Reported cases of measles was 5,992 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2024)
5,992 Cases
Change on year
down 88.0%
World rank
19th
of 210 countries
All-time high
49,755 Cases
in 2023
All-time low
7 Cases
in 2008
Years of data
48
1974–2024
Reported cases of measles in Yemen, 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 Yemen stood at 5,992 Cases.
The figure is down 88.0% on the previous year and up 635.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Yemen peaked at 49,755 Cases in 2023 and was at its lowest, 7 Cases, in 2008.
Yemen ranks 19th of 210 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Reported cases of measles in Yemen, year by year
| Year | Cases | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 1,530 Cases | — |
| 1975 | 2,564 Cases | +67.6% |
| 1976 | 8,814 Cases | +243.8% |
| 1977 | 14,234 Cases | +61.5% |
| 1978 | 7,744 Cases | -45.6% |
| 1979 | 23,335 Cases | +201.3% |
| 1980 | 18,020 Cases | -22.8% |
| 1981 | 21,355 Cases | +18.5% |
| 1982 | 24,482 Cases | +14.6% |
| 1983 | 33,348 Cases | +36.2% |
| 1984 | 39,713 Cases | +19.1% |
| 1985 | 27,997 Cases | -29.5% |
| 1986 | 15,596 Cases | -44.3% |
| 1987 | 17,408 Cases | +11.6% |
| 1988 | 10,424 Cases | -40.1% |
| 1989 | 26,681 Cases | +156.0% |
| 1991 | 75 Cases | -99.7% |
| 1992 | 2,420 Cases | +3126.7% |
| 1993 | 601 Cases | -75.2% |
| 1994 | 35 Cases | -94.2% |
| 1995 | 225 Cases | +542.9% |
| 1997 | 51 Cases | -77.3% |
| 1998 | 8,785 Cases | +17125.5% |
| 1999 | 26,126 Cases | +197.4% |
| 2001 | 485 Cases | -98.1% |
| 2002 | 890 Cases | +83.5% |
| 2003 | 8,536 Cases | +859.1% |
| 2004 | 12,708 Cases | +48.9% |
| 2005 | 6,285 Cases | -50.5% |
| 2006 | 8,079 Cases | +28.5% |
| 2007 | 13 Cases | -99.8% |
| 2008 | 7 Cases | -46.2% |
| 2009 | 130 Cases | +1757.1% |
| 2010 | 510 Cases | +292.3% |
| 2011 | 2,676 Cases | +424.7% |
| 2012 | 2,177 Cases | -18.6% |
| 2013 | 400 Cases | -81.6% |
| 2014 | 815 Cases | +103.8% |
| 2015 | 468 Cases | -42.6% |
| 2016 | 143 Cases | -69.4% |
| 2017 | 433 Cases | +202.8% |
| 2018 | 10,640 Cases | +2357.3% |
| 2019 | 1,161 Cases | -89.1% |
| 2020 | 298 Cases | -74.3% |
| 2021 | 4,904 Cases | +1545.6% |
| 2022 | 23,941 Cases | +388.2% |
| 2023 | 49,755 Cases | +107.8% |
| 2024 | 5,992 Cases | -88.0% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 9,704 Cases | 1,530 Cases | 23,335 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 23,502 Cases | 10,424 Cases | 39,713 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 4,790 Cases | 35 Cases | 26,126 Cases | 8 |
| 2000s | 4,126 Cases | 7 Cases | 12,708 Cases | 9 |
| 2010s | 1,942 Cases | 143 Cases | 10,640 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 16,978 Cases | 298 Cases | 49,755 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Yemen
- Un projection of annual infant deaths, annual growth rate -1.94 % change on previous year (2100)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates, annual growth rate 1.04 % change on previous year (2090)
- Heat deaths vs projected death rates 809.4 (2090)
- Un projection of annual infant deaths 9,603 (2100)
- Population ages 0-14, female, annual growth rate 2.66 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Population ages 0-14, female, per capita 0.2001 units per person (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, annual growth rate 2.67 % change on previous year (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2018)
- Population ages 0-14, male, per capita 0.2101 units per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Yemen?
- Reported cases of measles in Yemen was 5,992 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 Yemen?
- The highest recorded value was 49,755 Cases in 2023.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Yemen?
- The lowest recorded value was 7 Cases in 2008.
- How does Yemen rank for reported cases of measles?
- Yemen ranks 19th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Yemen?
- Over the last ten years it is up 635.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Yemen 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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