Reported cases of measles in Australia
Australia: Reported cases of measles was 57 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Australia, 1988–2024
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 Australia stood at 57 Cases.
That represents a change of up 119.2% on the previous year and down 83.2% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Australia peaked at 4,895 Cases in 1994 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2021.
Australia ranks 88th 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.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 208.5 Cases | 169 Cases | 248 Cases | 2 |
| 1990s | 1,623 Cases | 235 Cases | 4,895 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 70.22 Cases | 10 Cases | 141 Cases | 9 |
| 2010s | 160 Cases | 70 Cases | 340 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 23 Cases | 0 Cases | 57 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Australia
- Population ages 15-64, total 17.74 million (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, male 17.0% (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above, total 5.00 million (2025)
- Population ages 65 and above 18.1% (2025)
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 169,722 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, female, interpolated 161,096 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, male, interpolated 169,878 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, male, interpolated 170,044 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 168,944 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 160,792 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Australia?
- Reported cases of measles in Australia was 57 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 Australia?
- The highest recorded value was 4,895 Cases in 1994.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Australia?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2021.
- How does Australia rank for reported cases of measles?
- Australia ranks 88th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Australia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 83.2%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Australia 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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