Reported cases of measles in Belgium
Belgium: Reported cases of measles was 526 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Belgium, 1988–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Belgium recorded 526 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 685.1% on the previous year and up 651.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Belgium peaked at 81,044 Cases in 1989 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 1998.
Belgium ranks 54th 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 | 64,330 Cases | 47,616 Cases | 81,044 Cases | 2 |
| 1990s | 7,155 Cases | 0 Cases | 11,346 Cases | 8 |
| 2000s | 53 Cases | 15 Cases | 98 Cases | 8 |
| 2010s | 205 Cases | 39 Cases | 576 Cases | 9 |
| 2020s | 131 Cases | 7 Cases | 526 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Belgium
- Population ages 15-64, female 3.76 million (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male 64.6% (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male 3.81 million (2025)
- Age population, age 16, female, interpolated 68,097 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 71,504 (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 68,255 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female 62.1% (2025)
- Age population, age 13, male, interpolated 70,029 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, male, interpolated 68,902 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 67,114 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Belgium?
- Reported cases of measles in Belgium was 526 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 Belgium?
- The highest recorded value was 81,044 Cases in 1989.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Belgium?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 1998.
- How does Belgium rank for reported cases of measles?
- Belgium ranks 54th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Belgium?
- Over the last ten years it is up 651.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Belgium 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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