Reported cases of measles in Greece

Greece: Reported cases of measles was 38 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile

Latest (2024)
38 Cases
World rank
94th
of 210 countries
All-time high
23,723 Cases
in 1983
All-time low
0 Cases
in 2016
Years of data
49
1974–2024

Reported cases of measles in Greece, 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

In 2024, reported cases of measles in Greece stood at 38 Cases.

That represents a change of up 3,700.0% over ten years.

Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Greece peaked at 23,723 Cases in 1983 and was at its lowest, 0 Cases, in 2016.

Greece ranks 94th 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
1970s 8,004 Cases 2,169 Cases 15,717 Cases 6
1980s 5,325 Cases 534 Cases 23,723 Cases 10
1990s 1,220 Cases 66 Cases 6,082 Cases 10
2000s 25.12 Cases 1 Cases 122 Cases 8
2010s 350.1 Cases 0 Cases 2,291 Cases 10
2020s 8.2 Cases 0 Cases 38 Cases 5

Countries ranked near Greece

  1. 91 South Korea 49 Cases compare
  2. 92 Papua New Guinea 47 Cases compare
  3. 93 Japan 45 Cases compare
  4. 94 Sweden 38 Cases compare
  5. 96 Czechia 35 Cases compare
  6. 96 Montenegro 35 Cases compare
  7. 96 Portugal 35 Cases compare

See the full ranking of 210 places →

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Frequently asked questions

What is reported cases of measles in Greece?
Reported cases of measles in Greece was 38 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 Greece?
The highest recorded value was 23,723 Cases in 1983.
What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Greece?
The lowest recorded value was 0 Cases in 2016.
How does Greece rank for reported cases of measles?
Greece ranks 94th out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Greece?
Over the last ten years it is up 3,700.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
Where does this Greece 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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