Reported cases of measles in Greece
Greece: Reported cases of measles was 38 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Greece, 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 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | 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
- 91 South Korea 49 Cases compare
- 92 Papua New Guinea 47 Cases compare
- 93 Japan 45 Cases compare
- 94 Sweden 38 Cases compare
- 96 Czechia 35 Cases compare
- 96 Montenegro 35 Cases compare
- 96 Portugal 35 Cases compare
More health data for Greece
- Age population, age 09, male, interpolated 47,943 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, male, interpolated 49,230 (2025)
- Age population, age 12, female, interpolated 46,489 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, male, interpolated 47,673 (2025)
- Age population, age 11, female, interpolated 45,155 (2025)
- Age population, age 10, male, interpolated 47,468 (2025)
- Age population, age 10, female, interpolated 44,987 (2025)
- Age population, age 08, male, interpolated 46,753 (2025)
- Age population, age 07, male, interpolated 44,256 (2025)
- Age population, age 08, female, interpolated 44,199 (2025)
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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