Reported cases of measles in Belgium

Belgium: Reported cases of measles was 526 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
526 Cases
Change on year
up 685.1%
World rank
54th
of 210 countries
All-time high
81,044 Cases
in 1989
All-time low
0 Cases
in 1998
Years of data
32
1988–2024

Reported cases of measles in Belgium, 1988–2024

020.0k40.0k60.0k80.0k1988200620241988: 47.6k Cases1989: 81.0k Cases1991: 7.2k Cases1992: 9.6k Cases1993: 7.4k Cases1994: 11.3k Cases1995: 10.7k Cases1996: 7.2k Cases1997: 3.9k Cases1998: 0 Cases2001: 83 Cases2003: 44 Cases2004: 61 Cases2005: 26 Cases2006: 15 Cases2007: 64 Cases2008: 98 Cases2009: 33 Cases2010: 40 Cases2011: 576 Cases2012: 109 Cases2013: 39 Cases2014: 70 Cases2015: 47 Cases2017: 367 Cases2018: 117 Cases2019: 480 Cases2020: 47 Cases2021: 7 Cases2022: 8 Cases2023: 67 Cases2024: 526 Cases

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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Belgium

  1. 51 Armenia 561 Cases compare
  2. 52 United Arab Emirates 559 Cases compare
  3. 53 Austria 542 Cases compare
  4. 55 Kenya 525 Cases compare
  5. 56 Senegal 496 Cases compare
  6. 57 Algeria 488 Cases compare

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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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About this data

Indicator
Reported cases of measles
Unit
Cases
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
210 places, 9,191 data points, 1974–2024
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