Reported cases of measles in Iran
Iran: Reported cases of measles was 449 Cases in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Reported cases of measles in Iran, 1974–2024
Source: World Health Organization - Global Health Observatory (2026) – with minor processing by Our World in Data. Measured in Cases.
Analysis
Iran recorded 449 Cases for reported cases of measles in 2024.
Compared with earlier readings it is down 30.7% on the previous year and up 353.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, reported cases of measles in Iran peaked at 53,615 Cases in 1978 and was at its lowest, 3 Cases, in 2004.
That places Iran 61st 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
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 27,060 Cases | 16,176 Cases | 53,615 Cases | 6 |
| 1980s | 26,356 Cases | 5,895 Cases | 47,719 Cases | 10 |
| 1990s | 3,502 Cases | 263 Cases | 6,034 Cases | 10 |
| 2000s | 4,341 Cases | 3 Cases | 11,874 Cases | 10 |
| 2010s | 220.2 Cases | 20 Cases | 615 Cases | 10 |
| 2020s | 286.8 Cases | 4 Cases | 648 Cases | 5 |
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More health data for Iran
- Population, male 50.8% (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, male 32.64 million (2025)
- Age population, age 17, male, interpolated 667,754 (2025)
- Age population, age 17, female, interpolated 632,755 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, male, interpolated 681,471 (2025)
- Age population, age 16, female, interpolated 645,150 (2025)
- Population ages 15-64, female 69.3% (2025)
- Age population, age 08, female, interpolated 748,294 (2025)
- Age population, age 07, male, interpolated 755,263 (2025)
- Age population, age 18, female, interpolated 621,001 (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is reported cases of measles in Iran?
- Reported cases of measles in Iran was 449 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 Iran?
- The highest recorded value was 53,615 Cases in 1978.
- What is the lowest reported cases of measles recorded in Iran?
- The lowest recorded value was 3 Cases in 2004.
- How does Iran rank for reported cases of measles?
- Iran ranks 61st out of 210 countries with data for 2024.
- Is reported cases of measles rising or falling in Iran?
- Over the last ten years it is up 353.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Iran 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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