Reported cases of measles in Denmark
Denmark: Reported cases of measles was 25 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Denmark, 1974–2024
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 Denmark stood at 25 Cases.
Compared with earlier readings it is up 177.8% on the previous year and down 7.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Denmark peaked at 66,493 Cases in 1979 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2003.
Denmark ranks 106th 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 43,983 Cases | 14,167 Cases | 66,493 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 17,795 Cases | 405 Cases | 35,651 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 102.75 Cases | 20 Cases | 180 Cases | 8 |
| 2000s | 10.8 Cases | 0 Cases | 32 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 17.4 Cases | 2 Cases | 84 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 7.6 Cases | 0 Cases | 25 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Denmark
- Age population, age 10, female, interpolated 29,748 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, male, interpolated 32,323 (2025)
- Age population, age 13, female, interpolated 30,818 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 29,840 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 30,968 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, female, interpolated 29,463 (2025)
- Age population, age 10, male, interpolated 31,336 (2025)
- Age population, age 08, male, interpolated 32,967 (2025)
- Age population, age 07, male, interpolated 32,742 (2025)
- Age population, age 08, female, interpolated 31,139 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Denmark?
- Reported cases of measles in Denmark was 25 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 Denmark?
- The highest recorded value was 66,493 Cases in 1979.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Denmark?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2003.
- How does Denmark rank for reported cases of measles?
- Denmark ranks 106th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Denmark?
- Over the last ten years it is down 7.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Denmark 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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