Reported cases of measles in Brazil

Brazil: Reported cases of measles was 5 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
5 Cases
World rank
123rd
of 210 countries
All-time high
129,126 Cases
in 1986
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2004
Years of data
50
1974–2024

Reported cases of measles in Brazil, 1974–2024

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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

DecadeAverage LowestHighest 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

Countries ranked near Brazil

  1. 120 Gambia 8 Cases compare
  2. 121 Kuwait 7 Cases compare
  3. 121 Mexico 7 Cases compare
  4. 124 Bolivia 4 Cases compare
  5. 124 Estonia 4 Cases compare
  6. 124 Slovakia 4 Cases compare

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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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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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