Reported cases of measles in Brazil
Brazil: Reported cases of measles was 5 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Brazil, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
The most recent figure for reported cases of measles in Brazil is 5 Cases, measured in 2024.
The figure is down 99.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Brazil peaked at 129,126 Cases in 1986 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2004.
That places Brazil 123rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 47,460 Cases | 19,764 Cases | 73,631 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 65,926 Cases | 22,853 Cases | 129,126 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 17,532 Cases | 35 Cases | 61,435 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 10.3 Cases | 0 Cases | 57 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 3,517 Cases | 0 Cases | 20,901 Cases | 9 |
| 2020s | 1,832 Cases | 0 Cases | 8,448 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Brazil
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 1.47 million (2025)
- Age population, age 16, male, interpolated 1.48 million (2025)
- Age population, age 16, female, interpolated 1.42 million (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male 69.6% (2025)
- Age population, age 15, male, interpolated 1.47 million (2025)
- Age population, age 15, female, interpolated 1.42 million (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, total 41.26 million (2025)
- Population ages 0-14, male 20.1% (2025)
- Age population, age 13, male, interpolated 1.46 million (2025)
- Age population, age 17, female, interpolated 1.44 million (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Brazil?
- Reported cases of measles in Brazil was 5 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 Brazil?
- The highest recorded value was 129,126 Cases in 1986.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Brazil?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2004.
- How does Brazil rank for reported cases of measles?
- Brazil ranks 123rd out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Brazil?
- Over the last ten years it is down 99.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Brazil 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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