Reported deaths from rabies in Mexico

Mexico: Reported deaths from rabies was 4 Deaths in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
4 Deaths
Change on year
unchanged
World rank
33rd
of 133 countries
All-time high
8 Deaths
in 2010
All-time low
0 Deaths
in 2013
Years of data
14
2010–2024

Reported deaths from rabies in Mexico, 2010–2024

024682010201720242010: 8 Deaths2011: 6 Deaths2012: 1 Deaths2013: 0 Deaths2014: 0 Deaths2015: 2 Deaths2016: 1 Deaths2017: 0 Deaths2018: 2 Deaths2019: 0 Deaths2020: 1 Deaths2021: 0 Deaths2022: 4 Deaths2024: 4 Deaths

Source: World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Deaths.

Analysis

In 2024, reported deaths from rabies in Mexico stood at 4 Deaths.

Over the whole period, reported deaths from rabies in Mexico peaked at 8 Deaths in 2010 and was at its lowest, 0 Deaths, in 2013.

Mexico ranks 33rd of 133 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.

Reported deaths from rabies in Mexico, year by year

Annual values for Reported deaths from rabies in Mexico, 2010 to 2024.
Year Deaths Change
2010 8 Deaths
2011 6 Deaths -25.0%
2012 1 Deaths -83.3%
2013 0 Deaths -100.0%
2014 0 Deaths
2015 2 Deaths
2016 1 Deaths -50.0%
2017 0 Deaths -100.0%
2018 2 Deaths
2019 0 Deaths -100.0%
2020 1 Deaths
2021 0 Deaths -100.0%
2022 4 Deaths
2024 4 Deaths +0.0%

Mexico compared with similar countries

  • Mexico's 4 Deaths is above the median for upper middle income countries, which is 1 Deaths, 4.0× the median. (43 countries reporting)

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
2010s 2 Deaths 0 Deaths 8 Deaths 10
2020s 2.25 Deaths 0 Deaths 4 Deaths 4

Countries ranked near Mexico

  1. 31 Liberia 6 Deaths compare
  2. 32 Uzbekistan 5 Deaths compare
  3. 33 Cameroon 4 Deaths compare
  4. 33 Laos 4 Deaths compare
  5. 33 Thailand 4 Deaths compare

See the full ranking of 133 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported deaths from rabies in Mexico?
Reported deaths from rabies in Mexico was 4 Deaths in 2024, according to World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data.
What is the highest reported deaths from rabies recorded in Mexico?
The highest recorded value was 8 Deaths in 2010.
What is the lowest reported deaths from rabies recorded in Mexico?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Deaths in 2013.
How does Mexico rank for reported deaths from rabies?
Mexico ranks 33rd out of 133 countries with data for 2024.
Where does this Mexico 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 deaths from rabies. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
Reported deaths from rabies
Unit
Deaths
Source
World Health Organization – Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data
Licence
CC BY 4.0 (Our World in Data)
Coverage
133 places, 1,422 data points, 2010–2024
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Reported annual deaths from rabies in humans. Depending on the country's reporting system, this may include laboratory-confirmed cases only, or laboratory-confirmed _and_ clinically-diagnosed cases.