Reported deaths from rabies in Mexico
Mexico: Reported deaths from rabies was 4 Deaths in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported deaths from rabies in Mexico, 2010–2024
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
| 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 2 Deaths | 0 Deaths | 8 Deaths | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.25 Deaths | 0 Deaths | 4 Deaths | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mexico
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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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About this data
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.