Reported cases of measles in Germany
Germany: Reported cases of measles was 645 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Germany, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Germany recorded 645 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.
That represents a change of up 716.5% on the previous year and up 45.6% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Germany peaked at 28,745 Cases in 1980 and was at its lowest, 10 Cases, in 2021.
That places Germany 48th out of 210 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the top quarter.
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 | 1,620 Cases | 400 Cases | 3,694 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 5,864 Cases | 17 Cases | 28,745 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 1,858 Cases | 121 Cases | 6,024 Cases | 9 |
| 2010s | 954.3 Cases | 166 Cases | 2,464 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 165 Cases | 10 Cases | 645 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Germany
- Age population, age 13, male, interpolated 389,835 (2025)
- Age population, age 18, male, interpolated 399,494 (2025)
- Age population, age 19, female, interpolated 378,303 (2025)
- Age population, age 19, male, interpolated 401,231 (2025)
- Age population, age 20, female, interpolated 387,265 (2025)
- Age population, age 20, male, interpolated 410,086 (2025)
- Age population, age 21, female, interpolated 391,985 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, male, interpolated 390,195 (2025)
- Age population, age 14, female, interpolated 369,383 (2025)
- Age population, age 22, male, interpolated 420,055 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Germany?
- Reported cases of measles in Germany was 645 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 Germany?
- The highest recorded value was 28,745 Cases in 1980.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Germany?
- The lowest recorded value was 10 Cases in 2021.
- How does Germany rank for reported cases of measles?
- Germany ranks 48th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Germany?
- Over the last ten years it is up 45.6%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Germany 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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